David Allan Coe — The Best Game In Town

(David Allan Coe:) I was just warming up to this long-legged girl With intentions to please (Karen Brooks:) My blood started rushin' As he laid his hand on my knee (Coe:) By the look in her eyes I thought she'd be easy As she smiled and told me her name Then she said (Brooks:) I've been here before And I know the rules to this game I've tried to be cunning (Coe:) I've tried to act naturally mean (Brooks:) You gotta take what fate deals you (Coe:) Maybe this time she's dealt me a queen (Both:) And if you play your cards right You'll be with me tonight And in the morning you'll still be there Play 'em wrong and you'll be sitting Across from a cold, empty chair (Brooks:) I sure hope you've got what I need So I don't have to look anymore (Coe:) I ain't no king, girl (Brooks:) Well, I've held some jokers before! (Both:) As long as we are able To lay our cards on the table There's no need to shuffle around We know how we feel, let's go on and deal This looks like the best game in town We know how we feel, let's go on and deal This looks like the best game in town (The following lines appear on the liner notes as an intro to this song, but Are not recorded on the track from the double album:) You cut my heart like the cards on the table You know the game, do you know the rules? I'd let you win if I were able But how can you win when it's love you'll lose