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III. The Rain I (A Proper Goodbye)
Mother:
When he left, the rain came pouring down
Lighting bleached the walls and thunder shook the ground
My boy had packed his things, in his pocket was a deck of cards
And he and his girl were about to get into the car

So I said, "Why don't you come inside?
You're my son, and I'd like a proper goodbye:
Just a cup of coffee, before you hit the road,
Just a little talk now, then I'll let you go."

They came in; the rain came pouring down,
Took off his boots and he placed them on the ground
They sat down by the fire, I got the coffee hot
And then I left my son with this last little thought:

"You know they say the Devil's a gambling man,
But you'll be okay if you never take that hand.
Once you bet your soul, you'll be a broken man;
Even if you win, you will be in the palm of his hand"

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from The Devil Plays Poker Original Cast Recording, released January 31, 2014

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Christoph Whitbeck is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, living in New York City.

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