Lyrics

It?s a hard road that we travel
Where so many walk alone
And most of what we see here
Isn?t ours it?s just on loan
Some get the prize they?re seeking
Others get what they deserve
But life?s a game with loaded dice
And you?ve got to keep your nerve
And when the hand that life has dealt me is sometimes hard to play
You never let my bad timing get in the way

In my search for higher country
I have been too near the flame
I want to be a saint
But I?m a sinner just the same
But you always walk beside me
And you always take my part
Nothing dims my love for you
You?re always in my heart
And when the hand that life has dealt me is sometimes hard to play
You never let my bad timing get in the way


?Cause bad timing will do it every time
It?ll ace the cards you thought you had and take your last thin dime
And when the hand that life has dealt you is sometimes hard to play
You can?t let bad timing have its way

I?ve been a fool to doubt you, and fools in love keep score
Just forgive me if I hurt you ? I couldn?t ask for more

Words and Music Copyright Chris Betts 1996