Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Barry Beckett
Keyboards
Mark Knopfler
Lead Vocals
Pick Withers
Drums
John Illsley
Bass Guitar
David Knopfler
Rhythm Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Knopfler
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jerry Wexler
Producer
Barry Beckett
Producer
Thelbert Rigby
Tape Operator
Jack Nuber
Engineer
Bobby Hata
Mastering Engineer
Paul Wexler
Mastering Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Gregg Hamm
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
He sticks to his guns, he take the road as it comes
It take the shine off his shoes
He says, "It's a shame, you know, it may be a game
But I won't play to lose"
[Verse 2]
He's burnin' the grass, he take up a glass
He swallow it neat
He crosses the floor, he open the door
He take a sniff of the street
[Verse 3]
And she tell him that he's crazy
She's sayin, "Hey, baby, I'm your wife"
Yeah, she tell him that he's crazy for gamblin' with his life
[Verse 4]
But he climbs on his horse, you know he feels no remorse
He just kicks it alive
His motor is fine, he take it over the line
Until he's ready to dive
[Verse 5]
Then she tell him that he's crazy
Yeah, she's sayin', "Listen, baby, I'm your wife"
Yeah, she tell him that he's crazy for gamblin' with his life
[Verse 6]
He sticks to his guns, he take the road as it comes
It take the shine off his shoes
He says, "It's a shame, you know, it may be a game
But I won't play to lose"
[Verse 7]
He sticks to his guns, he take the road as it comes
It take the shine off his shoes
He's too fast to stop, he take it over the top
He make a line in the news
Written by: Mark Knopfler