King of Fools

from Slick Steve and The Gangsters by Slick Steve & The Gangsters

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Once upon a time I could be considered a truly respectable member of our society, but somehow....

I fell off my throne -‐ and now I’m skinned to the bone,
This here pile of muck -‐ is my home sweet home.
my life is a bit of a mess -‐ but I couldn’t care less cause I aint too square -‐ it’s either lose or dare

I’m a walking disaster -‐ Instead of stopping I go faster
I don’t play by the rules -‐ ‘Cause I’m the king of fools
And now I’m dressed in old rags -‐ I should be packing my bags
But I aint gonna leave -‐ there’s still an ace up my sleeve

..that’s why
..that’s why 
they call me Slick Steve!

Life aint no joke -‐ You could end up in smoke 
But when the joke’s on you – you’ve got to make it through
with shift a or a gamble -‐ with a scam or a swindle I can trick and deceive – I can make you believe

..that’s why
..that’s why 
they call me Slick Steve!

‘Cause part of the fun is not knowing what to do at the right time!
‘Cause part of the game is not knowing how to get to the right place!
...a trick or two...could save your face your face!

I’m a walking disaster – a trickster and a jester I don’t play by the rules -‐ ‘Cause I’m the king of fools
And now I’m dressed in old rags -‐ I should be packing my bags
But I aint gonna leave, -‐ there’s still an ace up my sleeve

..that’s why
..that’s why they call me Slick Steve!

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from Slick Steve and The Gangsters, released October 31, 2013

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Slick Steve & The Gangsters Brescia, Italy

Slick Steve and The Gangsters are a “highly explosive” band from the Italian city of Brescia.

The project is based on a conscious artistic cross over combining the band’s distinctive vintage and modern sound with circus style performance, alternating Swing, Rhythm'n Blues and Rock’n Roll with magic tricks and juggling. ... more

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