Story Behind The Song
Laurie Hanson
Song Description
Lilly gambles that the man can't live without her, but forgets he can die trying.
| Song Length |
4:22 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Cowboy |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic |
Subject |
Life |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
More Than You Take
He laid his cards upon the table
They were aces backed with eights
But she held a string of diamonds
He shook his head at twists of fate
She leaned to him for the money
Rubies sparkled off her breast
As the sun rose ?ore his shoulders
It was with there eyes they met
CHORUS: They?ll be no second chances
You play the cards that you?ve been dealt
Deny all your emotions, but know how you felt
If you?re looking for redemption
You won?t find an easy way
Love it?s not a gamble if you give more than you take
She took the stage to Colorado
Left a note inside his vest
Along with ten cold silver dollars
Signed it Lilly of the west
He woke aching from the evening
Thought of words he should of spoke
Rode out hell bent for Durango
When he read the words she wrote
CHORUS:
Thunder rolled across the valley
Three riders struck without a sound
You can?t hear that bullet coming
The one that lays you in the ground
When the news hit old Durango
Lilly cried out in regret
The cards fell face up on the silver
Losing everything she bet
CHORUS:
David Rebb Firman
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