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In the morning, you go gunning
For the man who stole your water
And you fire till he is done in
But they catch you at the border
And the mourners are all singing
As they drag you by your feet
But the hangman isn't hanging
And they put you on the street
Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again
Wheel turnin' round and round
You go back, Jack, do it again
When you know she's no high climber
Then you find your only friend
In a room with your two-timer
And you're sure you're near the end
Then you love a little wild one
And she brings you only sorrow
All the time you know she's smiling
You'll be on your knees tomorrow
Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again
Wheel turnin' round and round
You go back, Jack, do it again
Now you swear and kick and beg us
That you're not a gambling man
Then you find you're back in Vegas
With a handle in your hand
Your black cards can make you money
So you hide them when you're able
In the land of milk and honey
You must put them on the table
Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again
Wheel turnin' round and round
You go back, Jack, do it again

Lazarus May 02, 2013 - 19:34	This classic song is soooo good for the ears... [ Reply ]
msymmes May 02, 2013 - 19:31	And just to clarify... Wanna seem them live in concert... Don't care how old they are when it happens. msymmes wrote: Gotta put B and F on my bucket list. [ Reply ]
VH1 Apr 22, 2013 - 06:41	${#Dancingbanana_2}$ Wow this brings back memories.... [ Reply ]
tupicetti Apr 01, 2013 - 16:26	Back in the early 80's when I was still a kid and heard this song for the first time, I thought it was something like a cover of Michael Jackson's hit 'Billie Jean', which was pretty much everywhere. I am still not sure why but especially this: "Yeah, you go back, Jack, do it again Wheel turnin' round and round You go back, Jack, do it again" sounded a lot to me like this: " 'Cause We Danced On The Floor In The Round So Take My Strong Advice, Just Remember To Always Think Twice..." Of course, I didn't use to pay much attention to the lyrics (clearly) as they are not even close, but the melody sounded very similar to me... I was mind blown by what, I would know later, it was a Steely Dan's song written +10 years earlier... [ Reply ]
bjesch Apr 01, 2013 - 16:17	Curious...rhythm intro had me convinced I was about to hear Jimmy Cliff's 'I Can See Clearly Now' [ Reply ]
Dinges,_the_Dude Mar 01, 2013 - 05:22	Dinges,_the_Dude wrote: And today exactely the same happened! I heard this song live at the Ahoy-stadium in Rotterdam (2001 I think) sung by three ladies: an awsome performance but unfortunately I haven't found that version yet... Recently I found out that the song I ment was Dirty Work, but nontheless, I don't have the song. Pity! [ Reply ]
hidey Jan 28, 2013 - 22:26	Fantastic song. Surely a contender for best song ever written about addiction - if that's what it's about ;-) [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach Dec 28, 2012 - 18:25	Stratocaster wrote: An utter classic. Saw them live at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver BC, on a warm summer evening a few years back...and this was the first song they did. I was at that show! Great fun. [ Reply ]
Lennyz Dec 28, 2012 - 14:05	Can't go wrong with anything from these guys. This one is right up there, never tire of hearing this on RP. [ Reply ]
msymmes Dec 28, 2012 - 13:59	Gotta put B and F on my bucket list. [ Reply ]
capandjudy Nov 27, 2012 - 05:10	Stratocaster wrote: An utter classic. Saw them live at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver BC, on a warm summer evening a few years back...and this was the first song they did. Steely Dan is a concert not to be missed if you get the chance which surprised me since I always thought of them as studio wizards. [ Reply ]
Rooney Sep 25, 2012 - 08:45	Move over and make room for the Big Boys. Classic. Wish I could rate it a 20. [ Reply ]
mjmurphy61 Aug 24, 2012 - 20:47	Perfect. [ Reply ]
Stingray Jul 24, 2012 - 10:57	ce wrote: It's just like buses, you don't see any for ages, and suddenly two turn up on the same day. Bad example, Holland! America does not no such a thing as busses. Even the last bum has 3 cars of his own! And the rest of the world suffers water- and climate problems! [ Reply ]
eswiley2 Jul 24, 2012 - 10:57	I don't know how much of my rating is because I like the song, and how much of it stems from the very warm memories of my senior year in high school that come flooding back when I hear it. I suspect the latter weighs more heavily. [ Reply ]
jagdriver Jul 24, 2012 - 10:55	Timeless! 9 > 10 [ Reply ]
Stingray Jul 24, 2012 - 10:53	Do I have to give my second 12... ? OK - an 11 - with room for more ! One of America's finest !!! [ Reply ]
kurtster May 22, 2012 - 04:38	sirdroseph wrote: The fact that I can still like this song after being absolutely obliterated by clear channel is a testament to the greatness that is the Dan! 7 is as high as I can go with this one though. I totally understand. I've seen them live, have vinyl, cd's and even their box set. Yet I can give this only an 8. [ Reply ]
gypsyman Apr 20, 2012 - 11:05	sirdroseph wrote: I rate on how much I enjoy the song, this is my personal rating. I do not enjoy the song as much because of hearing so many times. I cannot believe I have to explain something so basic. If you still enjoy the song that much, good for you. I do not, don't try to tell me how to feel about something. This is my rating, not yours. Friggin' ratings hijackers.... [ Reply ]
JrzyTmata Apr 20, 2012 - 11:05	lemmoth wrote: How in Allah's name does radio airplay, even constant radio airply, ruin a great song. I just don't flookin' get it. Splain it to me Lucy. A good song is a frackling good song. If you don't want to hear it - again so soon - turn it bleeding off. WTF oh — this is a great fucking song. if you're reaching for the dial, it's already ruined. [ Reply ]