Got off the bus: Atlantic city.
Feeling lucky now.
I've read all the books,
I know all the hooks.
Looking for the ace and king:
Gotta play this blackjack thing.

Blackjack, hope for twenty one.
Dealer, hit me again.
Blackjack, I need a twenty one.
cause I m a gambling man.

Waitress brings another whiskey.
I can t be bothered now.
I won t stop to drink,
I can t stop to think.
Waiting for the ace and king:
Gotta play this blackjack thing.

Dealer knows I m ready.
I ll break this losing streak today.
if only I can hold out
I ve got a few more hands to play.

just like sad movie endings,
I m crying even now.
It s in the scripts,
It s in the chps.
Couldn t find that ace and king:
Gonna forget this blackjack thing.

From the album "Greetings from Ariel"
Words and Music by JJ Jenkins and George Petersen
© 1990 JENPET Music International (ASCAP)