(Carly Simon/Jacob Brackman)
Riverboat gambler
Drinking alone on the prow

Chasing your Bourbon with Tennessee gin
The big game's about to begin


Riverboat gambler
Hiding that Ave up your sleeve
I can see through all that debonaire style

The irony bending your smile

And I won't tip your hand

I won't do you in
I want to stay near you
I want you to win


Riverboat gambler
You can defy all the odds

You can draw diamonds to fill out your flush
You can find someone to trust


And I won't steal your chips
I won't steal your pride
Won't you take me on faith

Won't you let me inside

Riverboat gambler

Under our velvet and lace
You're an old vagabond, I'm a poor waif
Let's make a place that's safe


Riverboat gambler
Come on and let me inside