The House in New Orleans Ruin

[Verse] There's a house in New Orleans Where shadows often fall It's ruined many souls there And I've seen it all [Verse 2] My mama sewed my clothes tight My papa played his hand In the dark of New Orleans Lost in fear they stand [Chorus] Only thing that gamblers crave Is a suitcase and a drink Satisfaction's far away Life will soon just sink [Bridge] Mothers warn your children Not to walk this road Filled with sin and hardship Heavy is the load [Verse 3] One foot on the platform now The other on the rail I'm headed back to New Orleans A life that's bound to fail [Chorus] Only thing that gamblers crave Is a suitcase and a drink Satisfaction's far away Life will soon just sink