[Verse 1] I found a ticket in my coat Folded up with a grocery note Seven digits, black on white Held it up to the porch light You said, “Don’t get cute, don’t dream” But I could feel that paper gleam Tiny square, big bad fate Pocket gold and a little bait [Pre-Chorus] If it tears, I’ll still try If it wins, don’t ask me why I’m already halfway gone Counting up what could go wrong [Chorus] Lottery ticket, lottery ticket Hold my nerve, let me pick it One small slip, one big kick Lottery ticket, lottery ticket (oh-oh) lottery ticket (one more time) lottery ticket If the world turns quick I might just flip it [Verse 2] Cashier saw me smile too wide Like I knew something I’d hide Gas station hum, Sunday dust Coins in my palm, faith in rust I scratched the silver clean Saw a shape I’d never seen Maybe luck, maybe joke Either way, I’m in the smoke [Pre-Chorus] If it tears, I’ll still try If it wins, don’t ask me why I’m already halfway gone Counting up what could go wrong [Chorus] Lottery ticket, lottery ticket Hold my nerve, let me pick it One small slip, one big kick Lottery ticket, lottery ticket (oh-oh) lottery ticket (one more time) lottery ticket If the world turns quick I might just flip it [Bridge] You laughed and shook your head Said I’d learn by what it said But I like that edge of chance Like a door I can’t quite slam [Final Chorus] Lottery ticket, lottery ticket Hold my nerve, let me pick it One small slip, one big kick Lottery ticket, lottery ticket (oh-oh) lottery ticket (one more time) lottery ticket If the world turns quick I might just flip it
