You can't win
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
People keep sayin'
Things are gonna change
But they look just like they're staying the same
You get in
Way over your head
And you've only got yourself to blame

You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game

You can't win
The world keeps movin'
And you're standin' far behind
People keep sayin'
Things 'll get better
Just to ease your state of mind
So you just lay back
And you smoke that smoke
And you drink your glass of wine

Said you can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game

You can't win
You can't win
No way if your story stays the same
You can't win
But it's nice to see you
I'm awfully glad you came
Better cool it
'Cause it ain't about losin'
Then the world has got no shame

You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game

You can't win
You can't break even
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
You'll be spendin'
Your little bit of money
While someone else rides for free
Learn your lesson, refuel your mind
Before some turkey blows out your flame