Life's a gamble, some people say
They make it look so easy every time they play
But for me, it's hard to figure out
Where i'll land at the end of all this shuffling 'round
Sometimes I'm a joker, sometimes I'm a king
Sometimes I'm hiding somewhere in between
But when the cards are on the table, you can always bet on me
Like a handful of diamonds, or the heart of a queen
I've had money and a woman's love
And I lost them both and blamed it on my luck
But luck's a lady and you can bet she'll change
But you're guaranteed to lose if you walk away
Sometimes I'm a joker, Sometimes I'm a king
Sometimes I'm hiding somewhere in between
But when the cards are on the table, you can always bet on me
Like a handful of diamonds, or the heart of a queen
I know it's crazy buying in to come out on the losing end
Until one day I turn around and my ship comes in
Sometimes I'm a joker, sometimes I'm a king
Sometimes I'm hiding somewhere in between
But when the cards are on the table, you can always bet on me
Like a handful of diamonds, or the heart of a queen