I was down by the river with holes in my shoes Pockets full of nothing but the same old blues Wind through my coat and the cold in my bones Didn’t have a penny, didn’t have a home ⸻ [Verse 2] Walked past a doorway all lit up gold Heard the sound of laughter, heard the stories told Thought I’d try my luck, had nothing to lose Just a tired old man with the same old blues ⸻ [Chorus] Roll them dice, let them fall where they may Ain’t got nothing, got nothing anyway If I lose, well I’ve lost before If I win… maybe I’ll lose some more ⸻ [Verse 3] Cards turned over, the room went still Dealer looked at me like I broke his will Stacked up chips like I’d never seen From a broken man to a king for a dream ⸻ [Verse 4] Bought me drinks and I bought the bar Laughed too loud, forgot who you are Music playing and the lights so bright Turned my days into endless night ⸻ [Chorus] Roll them dice, let them fall where they may Now I’ve got something they can take away If I lose, well I’ll lose it fast Funny how the good things never last ⸻ [Verse 5] Woke up cold on a stranger’s floor Couldn’t find my money, couldn’t find the door Pockets empty, same as before Just a little older… nothing more ⸻ [Verse 6] Walked back out to the morning rain Felt that quiet I forgot again No more noise, no flashing lights Just the road and the endless nights ⸻ [Final Chorus] Roll them dice, let them fall where they may I was lighter when I had no pay When you’ve got nothing, nothing can break When you’ve got it all… it’s all at stake ⸻ [Outro] So I’m back by the river with holes in my shoes Pockets full of nothing but the same old blues But I’m breathing easy, I finally see… I was better off broke… than it owning me
