Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and me we were lovers Oh Lordy how we could love Swore we'd be true to each other Just as true as stars above I was her man, she caught me doing her wrong. My luck in poker was fading When a new gal caught my eye I gambled, I tried to change

Frankie and Johnny were sweethearts Oh, what a couple in love Frankie was loyal to Johnny Just as true as the stars above He was her man But he done her wrong Frankie went down to the drugstore Some ice cream she wanted to buy The soda jerk told her

Frankie and Johnny was sweethearts At least that's the way the story goes Frankie bought everything for Johnny From his sports car to his Ivy League clothes Aw, he was a man alright Oh, but he was doing her wrong Just to show you what can happen A fr