Winners Also Cry

Maybe I am wrong, maybe I am right
But ain't you the man that I once saw fight?
If I ain't mistaken, they called you Hooker Sam
With legs that seemed to shout aloud, catch me if you can

Won't you sit down my friend and join me in a beer
No you ain't not mistaken, Hooker Sam sits right here
But it's been a long time since I've heard that name
And an even longer time since I left the fighting game

He was a contender with the world once at his feet
There once was a time when he could not be beat
A contender, world title was his aim
But each tide has its hour, then returns from where it came

I'll not forget the time I saw you fight Big Jim
Built just like a house with an evil cunning grin
But you moved like a fly and stung like a snake
The ref stepped in and stopped the fight
When he took all he could take

Ah yes that was a fight, perhaps my finest hour
I thought I was invincible, watching Big Jim cower
But confidence I found, is a sword with a double edge
Let it take control and you will fall right off the ledge

He was a contender with the world once at his feet
There once was a time when he could not be beat
A contender, world title was his aim
But each tide has its hour, then returns from where it came

I know I missed my chance but what will be will be
I don't regret a single thing, I'm happy being me
Sometimes it's not the winner that walks off with the prize
So if regret comes calling, remember winners also cry

He was a contender with the world once at his feet
There once was a time when he could not be beat
A contender, world title was his aim
But each tide has its hour, then returns from where it came