the man laid his hat on the table

hung his coat up on the wall

sat down to dinner

said as soon as I am able

I'll say something nice to you all



then he took a deck from his pocket

spread em so I saw em all

then he turned his back to me

shuffled em and drew me

the card that said I never would fall



oh mary lou won't you tell me what to do

I got a dollar on the corner

and a lazer in my shoe

if I don't get an answer

gonna split myself in two



he spun till a ton was glistening

turned to me and gave me a smile

he said I'm leaving now

but I want what you owe me

I'll be back in a little while



that was the last time I saw him

hope I never see him again

I know it sounds funny

but I owe him some money

and I really don't want him for a friend



oh mary lou won't you tell me what to do

I got a dollar on the corner

and a lazer in my shoe

if I don't get an answer

gonna split myself in two