The man laid his hat on the table Hung his coat up on the wall Sat down to dinner, said as soon as I am able I'll say something nice to you all Then he took a deck from his pocket Spread 'em so I saw 'em all Then he turned his back to me, shuffled 'em and drew me The card that said I never would fall Oh, Mary Lou, won't you tell me what to do? I got a dollar on the corner and a lazer in my shoe If I don't get an answer, gonna split myself in two He spun till a ton was glistening Turned to me and gave me a smile He said I'm leaving now but I want what you owe me I'll be back in a little while That was the last time I saw him Hope I never see him again And I know it sounds funny but I owe him some money Really don't want him for a friend Oh, Mary Lou, won't you tell me what to do? I got a dollar on the corner and a lazer in my shoe If I don't get an answer, gonna split myself in two The man laid his hat on the table Hung his coat up on the wall Sat down to dinner, said as soon as I am able I'll say something nice to you all Then he took a deck from his pocket Spread 'em so I saw 'em all Then he turned his back to me, shuffled 'em and drew me The card that said I never would fall Oh, Mary Lou, won't you tell me what to do? I got a dollar on the corner and a lazer in my shoe If I don't get an answer, I'll split myself in two