Let′s play a game

One where we make the rules

The ultimate prize

The highest of stakes, win or lose

Chance reveals all

Deciding its different moves

Fate isn't a friend

Fate divides the sheep from the wolves

Some play to win

Some play for fortune, some for fame

Some play for love

Of all, the most dangerous game

Forfeit or call

Elation or misery

But that′s how it's played

And the house always gets its way

Evens and odds

Put it on red or black...

...or die at the turn

Wagers or going bank

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First blood is drawn

Parry, riposte, defend

We're playing for keeps

And holding a losing hand

Some play to win

Some play for fortune, some for fame

Some play for love

Of all, the most dangerous game

Forfeit or call

Elation or misery

But that′s how it′s played

And the house always gets its way

Everyone lies

Dressed up in misanthropic smiles

Planning their moves

The pieces they'll sacrifice

And they say, "all is fair."

No chance to resign in style

No winners, just fools

The game is just gun smoke and sharpened knives

Some play to win

Some play for fortune, some for fame

Some play for love

Of all, the most dangerous game

Forfeit or call

Elation or misery

But that′s how it's played

And the house always gets its way

Some play for fortune, some play for fame

Some play for love

Of all, the most dangerous game

Forfeit or call

Elation or misery

But that′s how it's played

And the house always gets its way

Always gets its way