Lady Luckless

Lady luck she'll steal your soul 
She'll cure the heartache and she'll ease the pain 
She'll put you on a level with the devil 
But you'll pay to pass this way again

Lady luck don't ever let me down 
I swam a river o' whiskey an' I didn't drown
Tried to beat the Devil at his own game
Love's passed me by but it'll burn again

chorus
Lady luck be good to me
Come show me things I never dared to see
Tho' the tide of time is flowing endlessly
Sweet lady luck be good to me

I've known some girls who'd laugh at shame
I've seen some women who could cure the lame
It's a rougher ride down the faster lane
Sweet lady luck's too wild to tame

Well the days remorse has gone 'n' run it's course
Let there come a time when there will be no sorrow 
Now I'm drunk again an' I don't feel the pain 
I'm gonna give it up, but not until tomorrow

chorus
Lady luck be good to me
Come show me things I never dared to see
Tho' the tide of time is flowing endlessly
Sweet lady luck be good to me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Many have been denied the pleasures lady luck promises. Still gentle foolish men flock to her boudoir. She lets them sample but a taste of her majesty and in the process robs them blind. I enjoyed this song, you have skills my friend.
Walsh Avatar
May 5, 2014 at 2:26 AM
LOL there's a story there ...but for another time ...you are so right...lmao
Andresen Avatar
April 12, 2014 at 4:17 AM
- Peter, a very well written poem .... reminds me of a beautiful and touching song. - I wish you a nice weekend - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Walsh Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 3:48 AM
Thanks Anne Lise this one I have a melody for will stick on you tube in a bit...busy busy lol Happy weekend to you...x
Allison Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 5:46 AM
Very clever lyrics Peter. Hugs Jan x
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