From the recording The Blues Remind Me
Written by Kelly Zirbes and Perry Robertson
Kelly Z - Vocals
Perry Robertson - Acoustic Guitar
Mo Beeks - Keys
Matt McFadden - Bass
Mike Sauer - Drums
Tomislav Goluban - Harmonica
Lyrics
She drove out to Vegas she had to make a bet
To save her family’s business and pay the monthly rent
Their dreams could all be taken, everything all lost
She’s gotta make it work no matter what the cost
So she’s counting on the aces so they don’t get burned
He tried to finish college but didn’t have enough
That was how it worked for those who had it rough
So he went to bet the horses to try and get ahead
And pay his tuition and save his room and bed
Now he’s counting on the races so he won’t get burned
Throw your money down
Throw your money down
Counting on the aces
Counting on the races
Counting on the aces
So you don’t get burned
The bills were piling up, the baby needed more
Someone on the dark side would open up the door
Cause no one would suspect this young man and his girl
Would carry drugs for money and risk their perfect world
Now they’re counting on their faces so they don’t get burned.
Throw your money down
Throw your money down
Counting on the aces
Counting on the races
Counting on your faces
So you don’t get burned
Counting on the aces
Counting on the races
Counting on your faces
So you don’t get burned
You can fly to Vegas and make a risky bet
Or gamble at the track to pay your bills and rent
These things that you might do to have a better life
You never really know yourself until you’re in that fight
You might sell your soul for money so you won’t get burned
Throw your money down
Throw your money down
Counting on the aces
Counting on the races
Counting on your faces
So you don’t get burned
Counting on the aces
Counting on the races
Counting on your faces
So you don’t get burned
Throw your money down.
Throw your money down.
THROW IT DOWN
