Deal

Lyrics: Robert Hunter
Music: Jerry Garcia

Since it cost a lot to win (note 1)
And even more to lose
You and me bound to spend some time
Wondering what to choose

Chorus
Goes to show, you don't ever know
Watch each card you play and play it slow
Wait until that deal come round
Don't you let that deal go down, no, no (note 2)

I've been gambling here abouts
For ten good solid years
If I told you all that went down
It would burn off both your ears

[chorus]

Since you poured the wine for me
And tightened up my shoes
I hate to leave you sitting there
Composing lonesome blues

[chorus]
Wait until that deal come round
Don't you let that deal go down
[repeat etc] (note 3)

Wait until your deal come around
And never let that deal go down
Make 'em take it away from you
Hand it over, that'll never ever do
Wait until it comes around
Squeeze the dollar until the eagle grins
Don't you let that deal go down

Jerry Garcia Recordings