(Clarke / Sylvester / Hicks)
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Back street dive down in New Orleans
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Gambler shows his face
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The place was full of jacks and queens
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But I never came up with that bread-winning ace
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Whisky's cheap at twice the price
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When it kills the pain of bad tumbling dice
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The scene's all set for an IOU
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Give it one more spin then that's me I'm through
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[Chorus:]
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The wheel's like a chamber in Russian roulette
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I'm takin' a chance and I'm gunnin' for red
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The wheel's like a chamber in Russian roulette
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I'm takin' a chance and I'm gunnin' for red
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Lost my shirt headed for the bar
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Gonna drown my sorrows in a whisky jar
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Head hung low because I got beat
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I see a hundred dollar bill layin' at my feet
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[Chorus]
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Headed for the tables I'm wearin' my shades
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Got to find me a lucky green top,
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Can't be one I've played
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My hands are shakin' don't wanna lose my cool
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Should I keep the big C or gamble like a fool?
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[Chorus]
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Russian Roulette
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| The Hollies |
