Wheel on the Mississippi

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I came aboard at dusk With a hat pulled low Pocket full of nickels And a grin like gold Dealer cut the deck By the lantern glow I heard that river say Boy, just let it roll [Pre-Chorus] Queen of spades in my sleeve Ace of hearts on the floor One more smile from me And I was asking for more [Chorus] Wheel on the Mississippi Spin it, let it go Wheel on the Mississippi Watch that red top roll I’m the luckiest devil On this rocking boat Wheel on the Mississippi I can’t lose tonight (I can’t lose tonight) [Verse 2] Old man with a cane Talked big all night Said my run was thin Said my luck was light Then the house went quiet When I laid my hand Three kings and a joker And a pot so grand [Pre-Chorus] Cards went slick as rain On a July pane I just tipped my brim And I won again [Chorus] Wheel on the Mississippi Spin it, let it go Wheel on the Mississippi Watch that red top roll I’m the luckiest devil On this rocking boat Wheel on the Mississippi I can’t lose tonight (I can’t lose tonight) [Bridge] Now the moon hangs high And the cards run hot Every river town Wants the hand I got If the captain calls I’ll be there in time With a little prayer And a crooked smile [Final Chorus] Wheel on the Mississippi Spin it, let it go Wheel on the Mississippi Watch that red top roll I’m the luckiest devil On this rocking boat Wheel on the Mississippi I can’t lose tonight (I can’t lose tonight) Wheel on the Mississippi Spin it, let it go Wheel on the Mississippi Hear that piano go (hear that piano go)