[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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El Viejo, friend of mine
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I think you left us just in time
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They're outta vodka, no more wine
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I think you left us just in time
[Verse 2]
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You know I hate to see you leave
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But it ain't no secret you believed
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You was meant for earlier days
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Wilder times and a freer range
[Verse 3]
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So old compadre Lord I know
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You was likely glad to go
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I hope it's easier in time
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For those of us you left behind
[Chorus]
N.C. G
They ain't dealin' blackjack down at Stockmen's in Nevada anymore
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And they'd wanna pay you six to five and that ain't hardly worth playin' for
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All's I seen was slot machines from wall to wall the whole casino floor
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Nobody hittin' seventeen playin' against the dealer that's for sure
[Interlude]
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[Verse 4]
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Mi amigo, mon ami
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Elko blues, indeed
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You know we did the best we could
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But the shine was off the wood
[Verse 5]
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We played up most all of your songs
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But with you and Don and Baxter gone
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That sure leaves some boots to fill
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And I'm not sure we ever will
[Verse 6]
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But on a slightly brighter side
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The Outside Circle guys
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They're still tearin' up the Star
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And Capriola's ain't that far
[Chorus]
N.C. G
They ain't dealin' blackjack down at Stockmen's in Nevada anymore
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And they'd wanna pay you six to five and that ain't hardly worth playin' for
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All's I seen was slot machines from wall to wall the whole casino floor
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Nobody hittin' seventeen and worse yet the Commercial's closed its doors
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Nobody hittin' seventeen playin' against the dealer rest assured
[Outro]
N.C. G
El Viejo, friend of mine
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I think you left us just in time