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Alter Bridge – Playing Aces Lyrics

Read the lyrics to “Playing Aces” by Alter Bridge.

Alter Bridge Playing Aces cover art
Artist Alter Bridge

Playing Aces Lyrics


You’re playing aces
Still, I’m all in once again
Without a tell, I’m on my game
No hesitation
Just a gambler till the end
So much to prove, I’m on the take

I hope in time that I can be a better man
I cannot fold, I’ll take a chance

And if I risked it all
I hope you’ll understand
That I had to play my hand
If I give it all
At least I stand a chance
No, I don’t want to lose again, bad luck be damned

You call my bluff tonight
I raise you with a smile
To try and change this destiny
I’m running out of time
And praying all the while
Just one more win will set me free

I hope in time that I can be a better man
I cannot fold, I’ll take a chance

And if I risked it all
I hope you’ll understand
That I had to play my hand
If I give it all
At least I stand a chance
No, I don’t want to lose again, bad luck be damned

How many times have I tried?
A river of tears, I have cried
And though I have been at my worst
It is time for resolve and rebirth

And if I risked it all
I hope you’ll understand
That I had to play my hand
If I give it all
At least I stand a chance
No, I don’t want to lose again, bad luck be damned

Bad luck be damned

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