Steely Dan Database
"It's a beggars life, " said the Queen of Spades "But dont tell it to the poor man 'Cause he's got to kill for every thrill, the best he can" Everywhere around me, I see Jealousy and Mayhem Because no men have all their peace of mind, to carry them, Well I don't really care, if its wrong or if its right But until my Ship comes in, I live night by night When the joker tried to tell me, I couldn't cut it in a smooth town, When he tried to hang that sign on me, I said "take it down" When the dawn patrol got to tell you twice They gonna do it with a shotgun Yes, I'm cashin' in this ten-cent life, for another one Well I ain't got the heart, to lose another fight, So until my ship comes in, I live night by night [instrumental solo] Well I don't really care if it's wrong or if it's right But until my ship comes in, I live night by night.