The Gambler

[Verse 1: Ted Leo]

The ball dropped in the cold light

Dawning on a cold eastern morning

Not shocked, can't be too appalled

When there were so many warnings

I hear you knock, I hear you unlock my door

I don't want you to have, have my key anymore

[Verse 1: Ted Leo & Aimee Mann]

Shoes on but the mailbox is empty

When there could've been something

The well's dry, I'm out of empathy

This shouldn't end with both of us dead

I'd like to help you

But we've been here before

Yes, I'm aware of the stakes

I can't afford anymore

[Chorus: Aimee Mann & Ted Leo]

'Cause you're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed

You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed

[Bridge: Ted Leo]

I took a walk and I counted all the ways

That I invest and I'm left with nothing much to show

You're a gambler in need, and I need you to know

[Bridge 2: Ted Leo & Aimee Mann]

Take, take from the ones you feel you can

Make, make promises unreal, and you break everyone down

Next time I won't be around

[Chorus: Aimee Mann & Ted Leo]

You're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed

You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed

You're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed

You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed

[Bridge: Ted Leo]

I took a walk and I counted all the ways

That I invest and I'm left with nothing much to show

You're a gambler in need, and I want you to go