Grifters

[ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris, Both] Cm My mama always said Bb You can't cheat an honest man (Can't con a con) Cm G It's not a lie, my love, if they believe you (It's not a lie, it could be true) Cm So tell them anything, dear (Tell them what they want to hear) Bb And wrap them 'round your finger Cm G G7 G And take them for what they've got before they leave you [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris, Both] Cm Well, I used to be a gambler Bb But, the odds were never good (Not in my favor) Cm G My lucky stars were never my best feature (I rely upon my charm) Cm So, I cut it out with cards (And dice and betting at the races) Bb I was working much too hard Cm G7 Cm I was born to live the life of leisure [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris] Cm Let's take this sleepy town by storm Bb And when the sheep have all been shorn Fm G7 We'll be gone just like the gentle breeze of yesterday Cm With your skills and my good looks Bb Those fish'll be begging for the hook Cm Reeled in by our seductive serenade [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris, Both] Cm The Bible says God's creatures Bb All look out for number one (It's human nature) Cm G This golden rule has been my bread and butter (What you do, do unto others) Cm You may plan to double cross me (Slip a dagger in their back) Bb But I'm sticking with this horse Cm G Cm If the con is long enough it doesn't matter [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris] Cm Let's take this sleepy town by storm Bb And when the sheep have all been shorn Fm G We'll be gone just like the gentle breeze of yesterday Cm With your skills and my good looks Bb Those fish'll be begging for the hook Cm Reeled in by our seductive serenade [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris, Both] Cm Well, I go by many names, dear Bb And some call me a snake (Bastard, cheat, and saint) Cm G To others, I'm the closest of their friends (I keep my enemies much closer) Cm When they ask about my living (Exactly what is it you do?) Bb I give them no misgiving Cm G Cm 'Cause what I trade in is their confidence [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris, Both] Bb Cm Since we met I don't know if I've fallen for you, baby Bb Cm Or if you've set me up to take the fall Fm F Cm Love is just another con A fairy tale to lead them on Fm F G But together, baby, maybe we could love them all [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris] Cm Let's take this sleepy town by storm Bb And when the sheep have all been shorn Fm G We'll be gone just like the gentle breeze of yesterday Cm With your skills and my good looks Bb Those fish'll be begging for the hook Cm G Cm Reeled in by our seductive serenade [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris] Cm Let's take this sleepy town by storm Bb And when the sheep have all been shorn Fm G We'll be gone just like the gentle breeze of yesterday Cm With your skills and my good looks Bb Those fish'll be begging for the hook Cm G Cm Reeled in by our seductive serenade [ Ellia Bisker & Jeff Morris] Fm C G Cm Reeled in by our seductive serenade F C G Cm Reeled in by our seductive serenade