Luck Be a Lady (Live 1963)

They call you lady luck
But there is room for doubt
At times you've had a very unlady-like way of running out

You're on this date with me
The Pickens have been lush
And yet before this evening is over
You might give me the brush

You might forget your manners
You might refuse to stay
And so the best
That I can do is pray

Luck be a lady tonight
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck if you've ever been a lady to begin with
Luck be a lady tonight

Luck let a gentleman see
Just tell nice a dame you can be
I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with
Luck, be a lady with me

A lady doesn't leave her escort
It isn't fair, it isn't nice
A lady doesn't wander all over the room
And blow on some other guy's dice

Let's keep this party polite
Never move out of my sight
Stick me with me baby, I'm the fella you came in with
Luck, be a lady tonight

Luck, let a gentleman see
Just how nice a dame you can be
I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with
But luck be a lady with me

A lady doesn't leave her escort
It isn't fair, mm, and it's not nice
A lady doesn't wander all over the room
And blow on some other guy's dice

Why not keep the party polite
Never get out of my sight
Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with
Luck be a lady

Luck be a lady
Luck be a lady, tonight
Tonight, eleven