A Game in Town Like This

Playin' late night crazy pot size games with the Asian dealers who
 With all that tax free money got deeper pockets than I do
 I can't fade that kind of action but my name's there on the list
 Who would go to Vegas with a game in town like this?
 Stuck in chilly morning traffic 'cause I always played too long
 Headed north across the bridge and wish'n you were there at home
 You used to wake all sleepy headed and ask me if I won
 Sometimes I'd just say nothing and now I'm living with what I've done
 I'm a losin' lately gambler but that's not all I've ever been
 Cuttin' back your losses is just another way to win
 The chips were racked and ready and I was standing up to leave
 Looked down and caught a diamond queen tuggin' at my sleeve
 My bleary, up-all-nighted eyes misread it for a heart
 Now the money's gone, it's just past dawn and we're a half world apart
 I'm a losin' lately gambler but that's not all I've ever been
 Cuttin' back your losses is just another way to win
 I sat down with 'em one last time as I passed through months ago
 Donated a couple thousand, smiled, stood up and hit the road
 With that old familiar empty feelin' of time and treasure lost
 The game's the same, ain't nothin's changed except now I know the cost
 I'm a losin' lately gambler but I've booked my share of wins
 I still see some value there but my edge is pretty thin
 I'm a losin' lately gambler but that's not all I've ever been
 Cuttin' back your losses is just another way to win
 I can't fade that kind of action but my name's there on the list