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Friday Night Poker Game

The poker game had a history that went back thirty years
Let it hairlip the Governor, Friday night we'd still be there
Gathered round the kitchen table dealing mostly five card stud
Catching up on local gossip chasing that lady luck

The ladies came to visit and talk about how times were hard
While the kids played hide and seek out in Henry's yard
And never worried about the kids playing in the dark
If a stranger showed up the dogs would always bark

(Chorus)
At the Friday night poker game at Henry Harvey's place
Penny ante, nickel limit was how the game was played
The most we would lose was a pocket full of change
But it wasn't 'bout the money it's all about the game

(Inst.)

Henry Harvey passed away about a year ago
But the family still has a game ever month or so
And all of us will agree it's a downright shame
Without Henry Harvey it'll never be the same

(Chorus)
At the Friday night poker game at Henry Harvey's place
Penny ante, nickel limit was how the game was played
The most we would lose was a pocket full of change
But it's never about the money it's all about the game

Tag: The poker game had a history that went back thirty years

Lonnie Ratliff / David Cline
Okie Acres Music (BMI)
Cline Acres Music (BMI)