I never saw a town where I threw them raises downDidn't know the lonesome sound of a midnight trainThe kind that calls my name, I was born to play the gameEven if it's all in vain, call me what you wantI'm bound to tell the truth the way that gambler's rarely doThey be tying up your noose and calling you "friend"If it was up to me, like the bluebird, you'd be freeThough his life ain't what it seems, if you catch my driftRich men pretend to be poorPoor folks only want a little bit moreWhat they never had beforeAnd it's a crying shameMy daddy worked the landAnd mama raised me with her handsWe all do the best we canWith the cards we're dealtI ain't one to beg or pleadBut I could sure use some reliefThose who label me a thief for standing up tallAnd there's a woman on my mindFor her I'd gladly give my lifeAnd the little girl by her sideThat wears my nameA one-trick pony knowsThat it's all about the showLife is but a rodeoAnd you can write that downI best be moving onYou turn your head and I'll be goneIn this world I won't be longJust like you
