F position, standard tuning, w/tenor sax, piano, bass and drums.
REFRAIN: Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play
Bet the jack 'gainst the deuce, you're gonna turn your money loose
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play
REFRAIN: Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play
Bet the jack 'gainst the queen, I lost my roll of green
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play
REFRAIN: Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play
Bet the jack and the king was high, jack of diamonds made me cry
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play
REFRAIN: Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play
Bet the jack 'gainst the ace, I was afraid to call the race
Oh, jack of diamonds is a hard card to play