Queen Played the Jack – The Rogue Grifter Song

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[Intro instrumental ]

[Intro]
I spotted her smile across the room
Coin purse heavy, sweet perfume (Yeah!)
Silk and diamonds, polished grace
Easy target, pretty face

[Verse 1 – AABB structure] 
I work the angles, I know the play
Count every weakness, plan the day
Another ballroom, another scheme
Gold in her pockets, or so it seemed (Alright!)

I spin my charm like crooked dice
Smooth as whiskey, cold as ice
Locks and secrets I understand
Just a rogue with a clever plan (Deal ‘em!)

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Just another simple mark
One more spark to light the dark (Ha!)

[Chorus 1 – AAAA, 4 lines repeated twice]
I’m the Jack of Clubs, running the game (Pretty Lady!)
Kisses and coins, all feel the same (Come on!)
Roll the dice, darling, speak my name (Yeah!)
Grift so sweet, it’s a lover’s flame

I’m the Jack of Clubs, running the game (Lucky me!)
Kisses and coins, all feel the same (That’s right!)
Roll the dice, darling, speak my name (Smooth talker!)
Grift so sweet, it’s a lover’s flame

[Verse 2]
I played the gentleman, moved right in
Promised her heaven with a crooked grin
Champagne laughter, candlelight
Marked my cards for later that night (Yeah buddy!)

I wore my mask like a loaded deck
Every word aimed straight at her neck
She thought love, I thought check
One more move to seal the bet (Big spender!)

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Heartbeats racing, chips on red
Dreams of riches in my head (Woo!)

[Chorus 2]
I’m the Jack of Clubs, taking control (Yeah!)
Gold and trouble, pay the toll (Pretty Lady!)
Steal a kiss, then steal her soul (Watch me!)
Win the prize, complete the goal

I’m the Jack of Clubs, taking the lead (Come on!)
Gold and trouble, feed my greed (Haha!)
Steal a kiss, plant the seed (Oh yeah!)
Just one night is all I need

[Verse 3]
Bedroom victory, velvet sheets
Whispered lies and tangled heat
Royal innuendo, sneaky treats
Gambling hands and pounding beats (Nice!)

I woke at sunrise, feeling proud
King of the hustle, talking loud
But empty pockets screamed out proud
The Duchess vanished in the crowd (No way!)

[Pre-Chorus 3]
Turns out she knew every trick
Sharper mind and lipstick slick (Damn!)

[Chorus 3]
I’m the Jack of Clubs, out-played clean (Yeah!)
Thought I won, fooled by a queen (Pretty Lady!)
She stole my purse and stole my dream (Aww man!)
Best damn grift I’d ever seen

I’m the Jack of Clubs, humbled hard (Haha!)
Beaten fair at my own cards (Can you believe it?)
Heart got cracked like a bodyguard (Yeah!)
Robbed by love in her royal yard

[Bridge]
Masquerade smiles hide wicked art (Watch out!)
Crooked halos, stolen start
I came to steal her heavy purse
Got reversed and out-rogue cursed (Alright!)

[Final Chorus – twist payoff]
She’s the Queen of Hearts, ruling the game (Pretty Lady!)
Love and chaos share her name (Yeah!)
Every grifter feels her flame (Well damn!)
House always wins, it’s all the same

She’s the Queen of Hearts, clever and sly (No doubt!)
Robbed me blind with a morning-eye (Haha!)
Stole my pride and left me high (Yeah!)
Queen played the Jack, and said goodbye

[Outro]
Tip my hat to a dangerous art
To a royal thief who stole my heart (Alright!)
Next time I’ll check the deck from start
Respect the Queen of Hearts, a work of art

[Outro instrumental ]

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[Intro instrumental ] [Intro] I spotted her smile across the room Coin purse heavy, sweet perfume (Yeah!) Silk and diamonds, polished grace Easy target, pretty face [Verse 1 – AABB structure] I work the angles, I know the play Count every weakness, plan the day Another ballroom, another scheme Gold in her pockets, or so it seemed (Alright!) I spin my charm like crooked dice Smooth as whiskey, cold as ice Locks and secrets I understand Just a rogue with a clever plan (Deal ‘em!) [Pre-Chorus 1] Just another simple mark One more spark to light the dark (Ha!) [Chorus 1 – AAAA, 4 lines repeated twice] I’m the Jack of Clubs, running the game (Pretty Lady!) Kisses and coins, all feel the same (Come on!) Roll the dice, darling, speak my name (Yeah!) Grift so sweet, it’s a lover’s flame I’m the Jack of Clubs, running the game (Lucky me!) Kisses and coins, all feel the same (That’s right!) Roll the dice, darling, speak my name (Smooth talker!) Grift so sweet, it’s a lover’s flame [Verse 2] I played the gentleman, moved right in Promised her heaven with a crooked grin Champagne laughter, candlelight Marked my cards for later that night (Yeah buddy!) I wore my mask like a loaded deck Every word aimed straight at her neck She thought love, I thought check One more move to seal the bet (Big spender!) [Pre-Chorus 2] Heartbeats racing, chips on red Dreams of riches in my head (Woo!) [Chorus 2] I’m the Jack of Clubs, taking control (Yeah!) Gold and trouble, pay the toll (Pretty Lady!) Steal a kiss, then steal her soul (Watch me!) Win the prize, complete the goal I’m the Jack of Clubs, taking the lead (Come on!) Gold and trouble, feed my greed (Haha!) Steal a kiss, plant the seed (Oh yeah!) Just one night is all I need [Verse 3] Bedroom victory, velvet sheets Whispered lies and tangled heat Royal innuendo, sneaky treats Gambling hands and pounding beats (Nice!) I woke at sunrise, feeling proud King of the hustle, talking loud But empty pockets screamed out proud The Duchess vanished in the crowd (No way!) [Pre-Chorus 3] Turns out she knew every trick Sharper mind and lipstick slick (Damn!) [Chorus 3] I’m the Jack of Clubs, out-played clean (Yeah!) Thought I won, fooled by a queen (Pretty Lady!) She stole my purse and stole my dream (Aww man!) Best damn grift I’d ever seen I’m the Jack of Clubs, humbled hard (Haha!) Beaten fair at my own cards (Can you believe it?) Heart got cracked like a bodyguard (Yeah!) Robbed by love in her royal yard [Bridge] Masquerade smiles hide wicked art (Watch out!) Crooked halos, stolen start I came to steal her heavy purse Got reversed and out-rogue cursed (Alright!) [Final Chorus – twist payoff] She’s the Queen of Hearts, ruling the game (Pretty Lady!) Love and chaos share her name (Yeah!) Every grifter feels her flame (Well damn!) House always wins, it’s all the same She’s the Queen of Hearts, clever and sly (No doubt!) Robbed me blind with a morning-eye (Haha!) Stole my pride and left me high (Yeah!) Queen played the Jack, and said goodbye [Outro] Tip my hat to a dangerous art To a royal thief who stole my heart (Alright!) Next time I’ll check the deck from start Respect the Queen of Hearts, a work of art [Outro instrumental ]

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