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Rye Whisky Lyrics: Jack o' Diamonds, Jack o' Diamonds and I know you of old / You've robbed my poor pockets of silver and gold / It's a whiskey, you villain, you've been my downfall /...
Jack of Diamonds (a.k.a. Jack o' Diamonds and Jack of Diamonds (Is a Hard Card to Play)) is a traditional folk song. It is a Texas gambling song that was popularized by Blind Lemon Jefferson. [1] It was sung from the point of view of a railroad man who had lost money playing conquian. [2]
Ritter's grave marker in Port Neches in Jefferson County, Texas. Ritter had a heart attack and died in Nashville in 1974, at age 68. He was survived by his wife and two sons. Tex Ritter's son, John, became famous as an actor, playing Jack Tripper on the ABC sitcom Three's Company (1977–1984).
Tex Ritter – Rye Whiskey lyrics. Jack o' Diamonds, Jack o' Diamonds and I know you of old. You've robbed my poor pockets of silver and gold. It's a whiskey, you villain, you've been my downfall. You've kicked me, you've cuffed me, but I love you for all. It's a whiskey, rye whiskey, rye whiskey I cry. If I don't get rye whiskey, well, I think ...
