Chris Smither - Sportin' Life Lyrics

Chris Smither Lyrics

"Sportin' Life"
(originally by Sonny Terry)

I'm so tired of hangin' round
I believe I'll get married
I'm gonna settle down
This ol' night life
Boy, this ol' sportin' life is killin' me

I got a letter, a letter from my home
I think that all of my friends, man
They're dead and gone
Makes me wonder
Boy, they makes me worry about the days to come

My mama used to kneel down and pray
Well, these are the very
Very words she would say
"My darlin' baby
Oh, my darlin' baby, please change your ways"

I've been gambler, yes, and a cheater too
I believe it's my time
I think it's my turn to lose
'Casue this night life
Well, she's got the best hand, what can I do?

I'm so tired of hangin' round
I believe I'll get married
Man, I'm gonna settle down
'Cause this night life
It's a bad life, and it's killin' me

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album: "Small Revelations" (1997)

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"Sportin' Life" lyrics

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