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Lyrics:

Old Jack throws his son away
then he throws his gun away
a death in vain for a deck of cards
run for life never get far.

(chorus, between each verse)
The shadow shrinks from the flame
a bluffers house full of shame.
The suit is strong the heart is wild
a lucky man is a happy child.

Whiskey, beer and cigarettes
cloud the air with idle threats
each man carries a loaded gun
it may be a game but it's not for fun.

Stacks of chips shrink away
my luck it seems has gone astray
the dealer's slick but he has no face
he'll take my life if I don't pay.

I fold my hand and I walk away
the final bluff as I turn and shoot
brains and cash hit the wall
my son's death is the final call.