Dealing Regret

I tossed a bill for fun, on the counter

to make a bet that was better unmade

Only then, did I notice the bouncer

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Cleared my throat like a TV announcer

"Let it ride," I said, and sat down and prayed

I tossed a bill for fun, on the counter

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Trying hard to avoid an encounter

I accepted a drink from the barmaid

Only then, did I notice the bouncer

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"What's wrong?" she said, waiting for an answer

I said, "nothin', I don't like to get played"

I tossed a bill for fun, on the counter

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He was wearing a tweed pair of trousers

As he approached me, I knew I'd been made

Only then, did I notice the bouncer

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He smirked and whispered, "I like the doubters"

Taught me how cheaters are measured and weighed

I tossed a bill for fun, on the counter

Only then, did I notice the bouncer