THE GAMBLER’S PANTS.
What kind of pants does a gambler wear?
Great big stripes, cost nine a pair.
JACK O’ DIAMONDS.
Jack o’ Diamonds, Jack o’ Diamonds,
Jack o’ Diamonds is a hard card to roll.
Says, whenever I gets in jail,
Jack o’ Diamonds goes my bail;
And I never, Lord, I never,
Lord, I never was so hard up before.
You may work me in the winter,
You may work me in the fall;
I’ll get e-ven, I’ll get e-ven,
I’ll get even through that long summer’s day.
Jack o’ Diamonds took my money,
And the piker got my clothes;
And I ne-e-ver, and I ne-e-ver,
Lord, I never was so hard run before.
Says, whenever I gets in jail,
I’se got a Cap’n goes my bail;
And a Lu-u-la, and a Lu-u-la,
And a Lulu that’s a hard-working chile.
TO HUNTSVILLE.
The jurymen found me guilty, the judge he did say:
“This man’s convicted to Huntsville, poor boy,
For ten long years to stay.”
My mammy said, “It’s a pity.” My woman she did say:
“They’re taking my man to Huntsville, poor boy,
For ten long years to stay.”
Upon that station platform we all stood waiting that day,
Awaiting that train for Huntsville, poor boy,
For ten long years to stay.
The train ran into the station, the sheriff he did say:
“Get on this train for Huntsville, poor boy,
For ten long years to stay.”
Now, if you see my Lula, please tell her for me,
I’ve done quit drinking and gambling, poor boy,
And getting on my sprees.
DON’T LET YOUR WATCH RUN DOWN, CAP’N.
Working on the section, dollar and a half a day,
Working for my Lula; getting more than pay, Cap’n,
Getting more than pay.
Working on the railroad, mud up to my knees,
Working for my Lula; she’s a hard old girl to please, Cap’n,
She’s a hard girl to please.
So don’t let your watch run down, Cap’n,
Don’t let your watch run down.
BABY, TAKE A LOOK AT ME.