written by Jack Charles



I've never had what I wanted

I had to fight for what I've got

I'd gamble with anything to keep from feeling

Like a dime in a dollar slot



But that's alright

I've got one more pitch to throw

I'd better hang on to myself tonight

I've got one more round to go



I've always had too much ambition

And it's making me a wreck

I'm bad with small talk,

Feel like I've got the hand, but not a full deck



But that's alright

I've got one more ace to show

I'd better hang on to myself tonight

I've got one more round to go



Oh, all that I want is to be left alone

But they keep calling, thinking I'm stalling

Oh, all that they want -give it heart

Give it soul, don't forget rock and roll

And by morning, need it by morning

They say, "Let's go"



My baby's been giving me a hard time

And I don't know what to do

I'm up sleepwalking, keep on talking

Hell, I don't know who to



But that's alright

I've got one more chance to blow

I'd better hang on to myself tonight

I've got one more round to go-

I'd better hang on to my ass tonight

I've got one more round to go