Broken-Down Blues

Broken-Down Blues

I've got those broken-down blues
I've got those broken-down blues
Everything I did I did for you
Now I've got nothing left to lose
I've got those broken-down blues

Now it ain't no kind of life
Just playing cards and shooting dice
But baby, it's the only game in town.
I've bet on everything that moves,
From here to Timbuktu,
But Lady Luck, she just refused been my friend.
A Preacher told me once or twice,
That gambling is a vice,
But I don't think I heard a word he said.

I've got those broken-down blues
I've got those broken-down blues
Everything I did I did for you
Now I've got nothing left to lose
I've got those broken-down blues

Now it may be nice, to live the high life,
Caviare and fine Champaign on ice.
Diamond rings and fancy cars, smoking big cigars,
But that just ain't the way my life has gone.
And when I think of you, every time I lose,
well baby, that's what's got me feeling blue.

I've got those broken-down blues
I've got those broken-down blues
Everything I did I did for you
Now I've got nothing left to lose
I've got those broken-down blues

I'd like to treat you well, maybe marry you, that's swell,
But I don't think I could even afford the ring.
I'd give up everything for you, and baby, you know that's true
If you'd just smile and say you'd be mine.
But I guess that just ain't to be, given our history,
So I guess I should just finish up my song.

I've got those broken-down blues
I've got those broken-down blues
Everything I did I did for you
Now I've got nothing left to lose
I've got those broken-down blues