If I Lose

By:Charlie Poole, Norman Woodlieff · Source Recording: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (1997)Song details

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I never thought I'd need you but now I find I'm wrong
Come on back sweet Mama, back where you belong
I've rambled over town I find that I can't win
Come on back and pick me up again

Now if I lose (If I lose) let me lose (Let me lose)
I don't care (I don't care) how much I lose
If I lose a hundred dollars while I'm tryin' to win a dime
My baby she's got money all the time

Of all the other gals I've known there's none can take your place
'Cause when I get into a jam they just ain't in the race
So now that you're back Dear, let's take another round
With you here by my side Babe, the deal just can't go down

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By:Charlie Poole, Norman Woodlieff · Source Recording:Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (1997)

Song Details

Genres
Traditional Old-Time Traditional Bluegrass
Themes
Gambling
Jam Popularity

History

Further reading: Secondhand Songs

Source Recording

Key C Time Boom-Chuck Tempo 122 BPM Length 2:09
Musicians

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