louisiana lou and three card monty john
oh lord
what a natural pair. looking for a game
fortune and fame
waitin' just a little farther down the road somewhere. now three card monty is a gamblin' game
two black aces and a pretty red queen
keep your eye on the lady and lay your money down
watch the fastest hand you've ever seen. texas hustlin' billy
lord he's on the road again
he was seen in new orleans the other day
now lou is known as quite a man with a pool cue in his hand
won't be long 'til him and john were headed down that way. it was friday night
lord the time was right
texas billy finally made his play
the game went on into the night and just about dawn
they were counting bill's money lord
headed for la
waitin' just a little farther down the road somewhere