Once I had a fortune, I locked it in my trunk,
I lost it all a-gambling one night when I was drunk.
Wish I had a pretty little hog/horse, corn to feed him on,
And a pretty little girl around the farm to feed him when I'm gone.
Chorus:
Fortune I had it, fortune I lost it,
Fortune I lost it one night when I was drunk.
Once I had a fortune but now I've lost it all,
Drinkin' and a gambling and playin' at the ball.
I'm packin' up my suitcase and now I say goodbye,
I'm gonna live a gamblin' man until the day I die.
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