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Ooh Las Vegas

from Gone West by John Greene Music

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Ooh Las Vegas
words and music by
gram parsons / rik grech

ooh, las vegas
ain’t no place for a poor boy like me
ooh, las vegas
ain’t no place for a poor boy like me
every time I hit your crystal city you know
you’re gonna make a wreck outta me

well, the first time I lose I drink whiskey
second time I lose I drink gin
third time I lose I drink anything
‘cause I think I’m gonna win

well, the queen of spades is a friend of mine
the queen of hearts is a bitch
someday when I clean up my mind
I’ll find out which is which

well, I spend all night with the dealer
tryin’ to get ahead
spend all day at the holiday inn
tryin’ to get out of bed

ooh, las vegas
ain’t no place for a poor boy like me
ooh, las vegas
ain’t no place for a poor boy like me
every time I hit your crystal city you know
you’re gonna make a wreck outta me

© RSO / Tro Essex Music

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from Gone West, released January 1, 1995

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John Greene Music Falmouth, UK

John Greene's music is a reflection of his turbulent, non-conformist life and is based on early rock and roll, the pop explosion of the 60’s, the blues and many things Americana.
Best described as ‘Hard Country’, it lives in the space also occupied by the likes of Neil Young and the Grateful Dead. It always involves his unique viewpoint on the world he has lived in and the troubles we all share.
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