Old Kentucky (Kentucky Map Charm) lyrics

[Verse 1]
When it's reckoning time in old Kentucky
I ask myself if I'm feeling lucky
Will it be Champagne or flat Cold Ducky?
The sun shines down on my old Kentucky charm

[Chorus]
Had a dollar to win but I lost my head
Had a dollar to place, I forgot my map
Had a dollar to show but I stayed in bed
All that's in my pocket is my pocket flap

[Verse 2]
When it's reckoning time in the court of law
All I can summon is my monkey's paw
And all I'm asking is for a jury draw
The sun shines down on my old Kentucky charm

[Chorus]
Had a line to walk but I walked it crooked
Had a rule to follow but I tried to lead it
Had a promise to keep but the devil took it
When it comes to losing I'm undefeated

[Verse 3]
When it's reckoning time at heaven's gate
I'll grin like I'm meeting my mystery date
Hope I can keep my story straight
Oh, the sun shines down on my old Kentucky charm
[Chorus]
Had a life to lead and I spent it all
Had a dream to catch and I let it go to heck
Had a hope in hell and I helped it fall
Now I'm done losing and I'm ready to collect

[Outro]
It's reckoning time in old Kentucky