queen of diamonds

the casino floor is full of men so frightened

trying to make good pay

to win or lose

we know just how our night ends

gonna throw it all away

oh

but suddenly you draw the queen of diamonds

and everyone around you turns to silence

another plea to keep the repo man from dialing your name

again and again

you think of all the gifts that you would give her

trying to make her stay

oh

and you remember all the love she carried with her

like a bitter cheap champaign

now that's history

you've drawn the queen of diamonds

it'll be limousines and caribbean islands

you can't wait to see her standing there just smiling

for a change

change

for a change

what a fools game

oh. those whiskey drinks

they give you your ambition

while the bar ladies

they work for their commission

but it doesn't stop a sucker like you wishing

and away

oh

how can it be you draw the queen of diamonds

it was limousines and caribbean islands

what you didn't see is the dealer

he was hiding an ace

an ace

what an ace

what a cruel

cruel game

oh.