I try to be a good man, Lord I know I should I'd walk upright and sleep at night if only I could If I only could I work hard for that money, my debts should have been paid If it weren't for that devil card I know I'd have it made I know I'd have it made Damn that old queen of spades (3x) She done beat me again (4x) My game is always on the run, a home I will not find It don't matter where I run, she's always right behind You're always right behind I try to be a good man, Lord I know I should I'd walk upright and sleep at night if I only could If I only could Damn that old queen of spades (3x) She done beat me again (4x) Damn that old queen of spades, she's got ice in her veins She don't want your money, man, she'll take your soul in chains She'll take your soul in chains I tried to be a good man when I was a boy That devil bitch done come along, and now I'm just her toy Now I'm just her toy Damn that old queen of spades (3x) She done beat me again (4x)