Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you gonna make a wreck out of me
Well, the first time I lose I drink whiskey Second time I lose I drink gin Third time I lose I drink anything Cause I think I'm gonna win
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me No Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you gonna make a wreck out of me
Well, the Queen of Spades is a friend of mine The Queen of Hearts is a bitch Someday when I clean up my mind I'll find out which is which
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you gonna make a wreck out of me
Well, I spend all night with the dealer Trying to get ahead Spend all day at the Holiday Inn Trying to get out of bed
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you gonna make a wreck out of me