Lyrics

Ante Up Love by Patrick Fleming © 6/28/10
G C F C G C F C
I was a young man at the bar sippin' cold beer
When the old man next to me caught my ear.
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He saw a good lookin' lady was lookin' my way
Said, "Son, you can't win if you don't play."

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You got to ante up love when you want to begin
F C G
Sweeten the pot if you want to stay in
F C G
Risk your heart if you think you can win
F C G C F C G C G
It all starts when you ante up love. Ante up love

He said, "Love is kinda like a game of 5-card stud.
Better not cheat or there's gonna be bad blood.
If your luck seems to change from hand to hand,
Study these rules 'till you understand."
Chorus
(lead solo) one verse and chorus

I walked on over wearin' my best smile
She asked me to sit and talk a while.
When I warmed up and she still seemed cold
It crossed my mind that I should fold.

But then her fingers turned my chin.
Our lips touched and sparks began.
Some day maybe we'll both win
If this turns into love
Ami F
Well, good or bad you're gonna make a name.
Know the odds before you play the game. C G
F C
The deeper your heart, the longer you'll last.
F C G
Just don't go for broke too fast.

Chorus