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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons
Lead Vocals
Herb Pederson
Herb Pederson
Acoustic Guitar
James Burton
James Burton
Electric Guitar
Al Perkins
Al Perkins
Pedal Steel Guitar
Glen D. Hardin
Glen D. Hardin
Piano
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris
Vocals
Emory Gordy Jr.
Emory Gordy Jr.
Bass
Ron Tutt
Ron Tutt
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons
Songwriter
Rick Grech
Rick Grech
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons
Producer
Hugh Davies
Hugh Davies
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me
Every time I hit your crystal city
You know you're gonna make a wreck out of me
[Verse 2]
Well, the first time I lose, I drink whiskey
Second time I lose, I drink gin
Third time I lose, I drink anything 'cause I think I'm gonna win
[Verse 3]
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me, no
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me
Every time I hit your crystal city
You know you're gonna make a wreck out of me
[Verse 4]
Well, the queen of spades is a friend of mine
The queen of hearts is a bitch
Someday when I clean up my mind, I'll find out which is which
[Verse 5]
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me
Every time I hit your crystal city
You know you're gonna make a wreck out of me
[Verse 6]
Well, I spend all night with the dealer
Tryin' to get ahead
Spend all day at the Holiday Inn
Trying to get out of bed
[Verse 7]
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me
Ooh, Las Vegas ain't no place for a poor boy like me
Every time I hit your crystal city
You know you're gonna make a wreck out of me
Written by: Gram Parsons, Rick Grech

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