Low Down Gamblin’ Blues
Words and Music by James E. Burns, May 8, 2004

( Chorus )
(A) I got these Low-Down (E) Gamblin’ Blues.
(B7) Lost the money for my (E) union dues
If ya (A) roll with the Devil, boy, your (E) sure to lose
I (G) got these Low-Down (B7) Gamblin’ (E) Blues.

( 1 )
I (A) hear the whistle of that (E) east bound freight
(A) Fading in the night and my (E) point is eight.
I (A) have to let it ride and if (E) I don't pass,
(G) Ol' Mister Devil, gonna (A) own my (E) ass.  
( Chorus ) ( Break )

( 2 )
I (A) gotta find a game man, I’m (E) feelin’ hot.
(A) Ol’ Mister Devil says “I’ll (E) bet your not"
(A) I’m dealin’ with the Devil, now I'm (E) ready to roll
(G) I just crapped out, now he (A) owns my (E) soul.  
( Chorus ) ( Break )

( 3 )
I (A) rolled them bones and I (E) shoulda known,
Ya (A) roll with the Devil, boy, you (E) never go home.
I (A) bet my soul, now I'm (E) gonna be,
(G) Down with the Devil for e(A)terni(E)ty.  
( Chorus ) ( Break )

Copyright © 2004 James E. Burns