This Town Needs a Casino

Song lyrics by Chrome Dome Mike Kimbro

Structure scheme:  All 4 verse's accent points align.

Consider reading along to my Spoken Verse Performance!

VERSE 1

Momma cried the day

She found dice in my pocket.

So I left that way

As if shot like a rocket. 

A winning hand my holy grail

Yes I’ve been to church and jail,

And everywhere in between - O. (tap, tap, tap)

This town needs a casino.

BRIDGE 1

When the week was through

We needed recreation.

So like the wind we flew

Out to the reservation.

To kick up our heals,

And have us a brew,

With the Choctaw, Chickasaw,

and the Kickapoo.

VERSE 2

Cravin’ what’s between

‘lantic City and Reno.

Constant change of scene

From this old Ford Torino.

While I don’t mean to be unkind,

I’ve just gotta speak my mind.

From everything that I've seen - O, (tap, tap, tap)

This town needs a casino.

BRIDGE #2

When my mojo’s strong

I’ve got the need to play.

But the journey’s long

On that Hound so Gray.

In the name of civic improvement,

All I’m tryin’ to say,

Is why not have some amusement,

Here on Northwest Highway.

VERSE 3

Driving town to town,

Lonely miles I can’t deny.

When the sun goes down,

Carnal needs to satisfy.

While Lady Luck is my missus.

She’s not giving me kisses.

You gotta know what I mean – O. (tap, tap, tap)

This town needs a casino.

BRIDGE 3

The time wasted in route,

Lord it’s a pity.

To Durant, Thackerville,

or to Bossier City.

Think of the fun

We could be having back there.

As we’re riding this bus,

And I’m sayin’ a prayer...

INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE

VERSE 4

Think this life’s for you?

I’ve been at it for a spell.

And as if on cue,

I found new ways to rebel .

And though I’m not the same young man,

Now I’m working on a plan,

So we can all play keno.   (tap, tap, tap)

This town needs a casino.

The End

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