I got a handful of cards sitting right here
face down right in front of me
tell me which ones do I play .... which ones do I throw away?

[chorus]
Throw the jack back
Leave the king for the queen
Look my way boys...
Im playing to win.

[musical chorus]

[verse]
The ace looks good
but the two fits my style
call home boys...
We're gonna be here a while.

[chorus]
Throw the jack back.
Leave the king for the queen.
Look my way boys...
Im playing to win.
[repeat musical chorus]

[verse]
This games about
to get real tough
No playing safe
gonna make my stand.
Playing these cards right here in my hand.

[chorus]
Throw the jack back
Leave the king for the queen
Look my way boys...
Im playing to win.

[repeat musical chorus]

[verse]
its ten to one...
A night with the boys,
is always fun.
But this table's
not the one
im itching to win.

[bridge]
so play your cards or lay them down
this ol boys going to town.
Home is where,
I want to be.
with my woman,
who sets me free.

[chorus]
Throw the jack back
Leave the king for the queen
Look my way boys...
Im playing to win!

look my way boys...
Im playing to win!