[Verse 1: Ted Leo]
The ball dropped in the cold light
Dawning on a cold eastern morning
Not shocked, can't be too appalled
When there were so many warnings
I hear you knock, I hear you unlock my door
I don't want you to have, have my key anymore

[Verse 1: Ted Leo & Aimee Mann]
Shoes on but the mailbox is empty
When there could've been something
The well's dry, I'm out of empathy
This shouldn't end with both of us dead
I'd like to help you
But we've been here before
Yes, I'm aware of the stakes
I can't afford anymore

[Chorus: Aimee Mann & Ted Leo]
'Cause you're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed
You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed

[Bridge: Ted Leo]
I took a walk and I counted all the ways
That I invest and I'm left with nothing much to show
You're a gambler in need, and I need you to know

[Bridge 2: Ted Leo & Aimee Mann]
Take, take from the ones you feel you can
Make, make promises unreal, and you break everyone down
Next time I won't be around

[Chorus: Aimee Mann & Ted Leo]
You're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed
You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed
You're a gambler in need; you're a gamble indeed
You're a gambler in need, now, a gamble indeed

[Bridge: Ted Leo]
I took a walk and I counted all the ways
That I invest and I'm left with nothing much to show

You're a gambler in need, and I want you to go