The King of Hearts

Procol Harum are a British rock band, formed in 1967, which contributed to the development of progressive rock, and by extension, symphonic rock. Their best-known recording is their 1967 single "A Whiter Shade of Pale". Although noted for its baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music also embraces the blues, R&B and soul. In October 2012, the band were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more »

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There was trouble in the air 
Just a subtle hint of danger 
And a woman dressed in black 
Out lookin' for a stranger 
Well she took me to her room 
Where she offered me a wager 
She promised me the moon 
So I took a chance 

Yes I played the King of Hearts 
Put my cards out on the table 
I thought the odds were in my favor 
But she laid the Ace of Spades 
An' I wound up where I started 
The King of Hearts no more 
But the King of the Broken-hearted 

She cut the deck one more 
By the light of thirteen candles 
She said,

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Written by: B. GROOKER, GARY BROOKER, K. REID, M. NOBLE

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