I try to be a good man, Lord I know I should

I'd walk upright and sleep at night if only I could

If I only could



I work hard for that money, my debts should have been paid

If it weren't for that devil card I know I'd have it made

I know I'd have it made



Damn that old queen of spades (3x)

She done beat me again (4x)



My game is always on the run, a home I will not find

It don't matter where I run, she's always right behind

You're always right behind



I try to be a good man, Lord I know I should

I'd walk upright and sleep at night if I only could

If I only could



Damn that old queen of spades (3x)

She done beat me again (4x)



Damn that old queen of spades, she's got ice in her veins

She don't want your money, man, she'll take your soul in chains

She'll take your soul in chains



I tried to be a good man when I was a boy

That devil bitch done come along, and now I'm just her toy

Now I'm just her toy



Damn that old queen of spades (3x)

She done beat me again (4x)