The night was young, the gators were buzzin’, Down on Bourbon, the jazz was hummin’. Dice kept rollin’, the drinks poured free, Oh, fortune was smilin’—shinin’ on me! Cards on the table, chips stackin’ high, A toast to the moment, a wink in my eye. Spinnin’ that wheel, let it ride, let it spin, Oh, Lady Luck whispered, “Tonight you win!” But oh, the world went black, like a trumpet’s moan, Woke up somewhere that ain’t quite home. Not the nice kind of house, no mint on the bed, Just white dust magic and a voice in my head. Through the haze, she glided near, Long silky mane, a vision so clear. A moment of wonder, a dream so grand, Then poof—just like that, back to the land! The winnings are gone, but man, what a ride, You can’t steal the joy, you can’t take my pride! Now I’m laid up, feelin’ kinda rash, But this smile’s gonna last—oh yeah, it’ll last! So play that trumpet, let the good times roll, New Orleans nights, they fill up the soul. The luck comes and goes, but hear what I say— A night like that? Worth every play!
