If maybe you'd move over
Gave someone else a chance
To try their luck
Instead, you run up closer
Try'n to grab a page
Before they close the book
Chorus:
It was over 'fore it started
Seemed so long when we began
Hope you take it like a friend
It's a shame to see you cryin'
Woudn't think to way back when
Looks like I'll never hear the end
Thought you had the honor
Took special pride
In all your well laid plans
Forgot about the others
We moved out t'ward the light
Showin' empty hands
Chorus
Love to be the winner
Gather up your chips
In time to cash 'em in
We're all lookin' thinner
Playin' cards
Too close for either one to win