6-3-8 (That’s The Number To Play)

[Verse 1]
I woke up early this morning
I didn't have but ten cents
The woman I love was at the head of my bed
Saying the landlord wanted his rent
I went out on the corner
To see what I could do
I decided to play the races
I'm passin' it on to you

[Chorus]
6-3-8 is the number today
6-3-8 is the number you better play

[Verse 2]
I don't believe in Gypsy's
Readin' out the palm of my hand
Don't believe in lady luck
She just wouldn't understand
I believe in Joe
Down by the Candy store
You would too, good people
If you know just what I know

[Chorus]
6-3-8 is the number today
6-3-8 is the number you better play
Yeah, hear me

[Verse 3]
Rusty is pretty fast
I just wanna pull your coat
I do hope you heard what I said
'Cause it ain't no okie-doke
There ain't no way for you to catch him
That is plain to see
But if you want to get your Rusty
You better listen to me

[Chorus]
6-3-8 is the number to play
6-3-8 is the number that's comin' today
Come on, come on now
Come on, come on now
Come on now
6-3-8 is the number that's comin' today
6-3-8 is the number you better play

[Outro]
Come on, old dog
Come on, you don't walk the dog
I said, come on dog
I said, come on dog
6-3-8 is the number you better play
6-3-8 is the number that's comin' today
I ain't lyin'
I ain't lyin'