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Mark Knopfler — You Can't Beat The House
Album: Get Lucky
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6.9

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Released: 2009
Length: 3:21
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You can't fool a fooler
I can tell
when a John got jazzed
by a jezebel
You can't bear the house
You can't bear the house
Tell the man somebody
You can't beat the house

When these horn dogs
get lucky with dough
they'll blow it on the roosters
and the girls of Smokey Row
You can't bear the house
You can't bear the house
Tell the man somebody
You can't beat the house

You want to buy you a dance
don't buy it here
It's all skin games and jelly roll
red-eye and beer
They're all as mean as rat snakes
all got knives in their boots
Even the piano player, man
he don't care who he shoots

See that little homewrecker
in the bathroom
She'll pick your pocket
with her pet raccoon
You can't bear the house
You can't bear the house
Tell the man somebody
You can't beat the house
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just cant beat a mark knopfler sound.. sweet, and makes me get up and dance
Posted 10 years ago by nancyt    [ Reply ]
j7 wrote:
I feel a bit uncomfortable rating Knopfler a 3, but this is kinda lame, overdone blues......snore.

 My exact thoughts.



Posted 12 years ago by jpdribbler    [ Reply ]
I'm likin' it. Sweet guitar and sorta old timey...
Posted 13 years ago by RideMaine    [ Reply ]

Mark Knopfler  - Interview & Showing his magic on an acoustic guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_7feGF9TA8
Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 ellenaut wrote:

I thought it was pretty bland at first - but as I listened, I arrived (metaphorically) in the dive he's singing in... I think I want another taste. I think I trust this guy. Yeah, I like it alright. He knows what he's talking about.


 
good description—-i reacted similarly and who doesn't love a gambling metaphor.

Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Brilliant!!

Just a one-take recording in Mark's rediculous studio... It's not completely flawless but you gotta love it!

8
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Can't beat the house, but I give it an 8 anyway.  Must be nice to play the music you want, appeal to the entire world, and not give a damn. 
Thanks Mark and Bill!
Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]

I thought it was pretty bland at first - but as I listened, I arrived (metaphorically) in the dive he's singing in... I think I want another taste. I think I trust this guy. Yeah, I like it alright. He knows what he's talking about.


Posted 15 years ago by ellenaut    [ Reply ]
I feel a bit uncomfortable rating Knopfler a 3, but this is kinda lame, overdone blues......snore.
Posted 15 years ago by j7    [ Reply ]
Hmm...  this is nice, but not as nice as some of his other solo work!  I look forward to hearing other songs off this new album.
Posted 15 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
Always enjoy his guitar playing but this feels a bit generic.
Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Very nice! Bluesy!
Posted 15 years ago by Dgradeworkunit    [ Reply ]