Raised On Robbery

Bb  x13331 C   x32010 F   133211 G   3x0003 [Intro]         [Prelude] He was sittin’  in the lounge of the empire hotel He was drinkin’  for diversion  he was thinkin’ for himself A little money ridin’ on the maple leafs Along comes this lady in lacy sleeves   she says [Verse 1] Let me sit down  you know Drinkin’ alone’s a shame It’s a shame  it’s a cryin’ shame Look at those jokers glued to that damn hockey game Hey  honey  you got lots of cash Bring us ’round a bottle and we’ll have some laughs Gin’s what I’m drinkin’   I was raised on robbery [Turnaround]                   [Verse 2] I’m a pretty good cook  sittin’ on my groceries Come up to my kitchen  i’ll show you my best recipes I try and i try  but i can’t save a cent I’m up after midnight cookin’ tryin’ to make my rent I’m rough but I’m pleasin’   I was raised on robbery [Turnaround]                   [Verse 3] I had a little money once They were pushin’ through a four lane highway Government gave us three thousand dollars You shoulda seen it fly away First he bought a fifty-seven Biscayne  he put it in the ditch He drunk up all the rest  that son of a bitch His blood’s bad whiskey  I was raised on robbery [Turnaround]                   [Verse 4] You know you ain’t bad lookin’ I like the way you hold your drinks Come home with me honey I ain’t askin’ for no full-length mink Hey where you goin’? Don’t go yet your glass ain’t empty and we just met You’re mean when you’re loaded; I was raised on robbery [Outro]