Luck Be A Lady
Frank Loesser Lyrics


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They call you Lady Luck.
But there is room for doubt
At times you have a very unladylike way of running out
You're this a date with me
The pickings have been lush
And yet before this evening is over you might give me the brush
You might forget your manners
You might refuse to stay
And so the best that I can to is pray.

Luck be a lady tonight
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck if you've ever been a lady to begin with
Luck be a lady tonight.

Luck let a gentleman see
How nice a dame you can be
I've seen the way you've treated other guys you've been with
Luck be a lady with me.

A lady doesn't leave her escort
It isn't fair, it isn't nice
A lady doesn't wander all over the room
And blow on some other guy's dice.
So let's keep the party polite
Never get out of my sight
Stick with me baby, I'm the fellow you came in with
Luck be a lady
Luck be a lady
Luck be a lady tonight.

Luck be a lady tonight.
Luck be a lady tonight.
Luck, if you've ever been a lady to begin with
Luck be a lady tonight.

Luck let a gentleman see
How nice a dame you can be
I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with
Luck be a lady, a lady, be a lady with me.
Luck be a lady with me

A lady wouldn't flirt with strangers
She'd have a heart, she'd have a soul
A lady wouldn't make little snake eyes at me
When I've got my life on this roll.

Roll 'em, roll 'em, roll 'em, snake eyes
Roll 'em, roll 'em, roll 'em!

So let's keep the party polite
Never get out of my sight

[crapshooters]

Never get out of my sight.
Stick here, baby, stick here, baby.

Stick with me, baby, I'm the fellow you came in with
Luck be a lady
Luck be a lady
Luck be a lady tonight.





Coming out, coming out, coming out
Right!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Loesser's "Luck Be a Lady" paint a picture of a high stakes gambling scene. The singer addresses Lady Luck and acknowledges the doubts that can arise about her reliability - she can be fickle and run out at any moment. The singer seems to be on a date with Lady Luck, hoping that she will favor him in their betting. He's aware, however, that Lady Luck has a reputation for changing her mind and could easily abandon him for someone else. He pleads with her to be a lady and stay with him, warning her not to leave him alone and wander off with another gambler. The tone of the song is almost prayer-like, as the singer beseeches Lady Luck to stay with him throughout the night and bring him the winning rolls he needs to succeed in the game.


The song's repeated invocation of "Luck be a Lady tonight" emphasizes the idea of gambling as a kind of game of chance, where a roll of the dice or the turn of a card can make all the difference. The lyrics highlight the importance of etiquette and expectations in high society, where a lady should stay with her escort and not flirt with other men, but the subtext is about the risky business of gambling, where anything can happen. Through it all, the singer remains hopeful that Lady Luck will favor him and help him win big.


Line by Line Meaning

They call you Lady Luck.
You're often associated with chance and good fortune.


But there is room for doubt
However, this association with good fortune has its exceptions and uncertainties.


At times you have a very unladylike way of running out
There are times when you dispel any hope of good fortune despite your reputation.


You're this a date with me
You're accompanying me for the night.


The pickings have been lush
Things have been going well for me.


And yet before this evening is over you might give me the brush
Despite our farewell going according to plan, you may decide to end things differently and abruptly.


You might forget your manners
You have the tendency of behaving impolitely.


You might refuse to stay
You may choose not to continue being with me.


And so the best that I can to is pray.
All I can do is hope for the best scenario for us.


Luck be a lady tonight
I hope good fortune favors us at this moment.


Luck if you've ever been a lady to begin with
I'm questioning whether you've ever really been associated with good fortune.


Luck let a gentleman see
Allow me to witness your kind and generous nature.


How nice a dame you can be
Reveal your true self as a respectable woman.


I've seen the way you've treated other guys you've been with
I'm aware of your past behaviors with your previous dates.


Luck be a lady with me
I hope good fortune is on my side tonight.


A lady doesn't leave her escort
A woman of class wouldn't abandon the person they came with.


It isn't fair, it isn't nice
This isn't just and honorable behavior.


A lady doesn't wander all over the room
A respectable woman stays with her partner instead of flirting with others.


And blow on some other guy's dice.
Flirting with other men isn't proper behavior.


So let's keep the party polite
Let's maintain a respectful and appropriate atmosphere.


Never get out of my sight
Stay with me for the night.


Stick with me baby, I'm the fellow you came in with
Stay with me, don't leave me for someone else.


Luck be a lady
Good fortune, be on our side.


Roll 'em, roll 'em, roll 'em, snake eyes
Let's keep this gamble going, even if luck isn't on our side.


Coming out, coming out, coming out
The dice will soon be revealed.


Right!
May it be in our favor.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser

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