Much Better Bets - Loudon Wainwright III

I lost again — it wasn’t fun

Gambled in love — I’ve never won

I took a chance, I played and lost

I’ll check the damage now, I’ll count the cost

It feels so good when we begin

You think for sure this time I’ll win

And for awhile it’s all good news

Till the lock turns and you lose

I’ll stay alone a little while

Until I’m snared by somebody’s smile

A look, a laugh, a little blush

You spring a leak it’s such rush

I don’t who the hell I am

But I’ve always know true love’s just a scam

No wonder people end up with pets

Animals are much better bets