Story Behind The Song
A gambler finds himself in a strange town a faces the consequences of finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Song Description
Two acoustic guitars with a Spanish/Western feel accompany a strong vocal.
| Song Length |
4:14 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana, Rock - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Worried, Poignant |
Subject |
Gambling, Crime, Theft |
| Similar Artists |
unknown |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
One More Honest Partner
I was new in town, but I moved around
So it didn't take too long
To find a game of cards in a back room bar
Out where the lights were low
I didn't mean to spend much time there
I didn't mean to spend my whole life long
But the cards were hot so I sweetened the pot
My heart singing a gambling song
Till the man between the back door and me
Threw down his cards and I said hold on
I just threw away one of those four eights
When I drew into this flush Jack strong
One more honest partner
One more for the road
Please Mr. Hangman, if you could only make it so
If I could live a little longer
I wouldn't pass this way no more
Please Mr. Dealer, count this table's cards for us
But my cheating friend drew a knife instead
Before I could stop I shot him
I didn't mean to kill him
I just didn't want him to cheat no more
One more honest partner
One more for the road
Please Mr. Hangman, if you could only make it so
If I could live a little longer
I wouldn't pass this way no more