KEEP ON DEALIN' (PLAY YOUR HAND)
(Hudson Whittaker (Tampa Red). Tune: Sitting on Top of the World)

When you start to gambling, you must expect to lose,
So don't come running, howling the gambler's blues.
CHO: Just play your hand. Keep on dealing. You'll be lucky on down the line.

Bad luck and trouble run hand in hand.
You women don't have it until you lose your man.
CHO.

Man, if your woman quits you and go away,
Just keep on hoping she'll come back someday.
CHO: And...

Good luck is a fortune trying to come your way.
Don't get discouraged and throw your cards away.
CHO: But...

Don't let your troubles last you too long
If you can't whistle, just sing a song.
CHO: And...

You folks remember, for goodness' sake,
Good things they only come to those who wait.
CHO: And...

[As recorded by Tampa Red, 1935. JTD]