I've gambled in England I've gambled in Spain Going back to Rhode Island Gonna play my last game Gonna drink Gonna gamble My money is my own Them that don't like me can leave me alone Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds I know you of old You done robbed my poor pockets Of my silver and gold Gonna eat when I'm hungry
Gonna drink when I'm dry Get to feeling much better I'll sprout wings and fly Gonna take down my fiddle Gonna risin' up my bow Gonna make myself welcome Wherever I go Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds I know you of old You done robbed my poor pockets Of my silver and gold