Playing Cards With Judas
by Sarah Slean
Album Blue Parade

Playing cards with Judas
in the lounge of our hotel
and I ask while we're playing
if he likes it there in hell
Judas doesn't answer
he just laughs and plays his hand
lights another cigarette
and turns toward the band
i have no missionary zeal i say
no armies fighting sin
but i'll keep playing
I'll keep playing untill I win
"I always loved the blues"
he says, from behind that grin
"are you getting used to losing yet girl..."
I stack and deal them again
"your friends have good intentions
but they're a thousand years too late
a few buildings and commandments
won't save you from your fate"
I have no missionary zeal,
I say I don't believe in sin
but I'll keep playing
I'll keep playing until I win

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