Down With The Tide

When my luck runs out as it must

When there's no one left I can trust

When the reaper man don't take bribes

When the blood in my veins turns to rust well, I'll still have my pride

'Cause I ain't going down

I ain't going down

I ain't going down with the tide

Now this song and dance don't last long

Ain't no second chance when it's gone

Guess I'll have my fun for a while

And however this opera ends I'll be wearing a smile

'Cause I ain't going down

I ain't going down

I ain't going down with the tide

In the distance I can hear a whistle blown

And I wonder will I get one more throw

Seen a lot of ships sail on by

With the blinkers on my one good eye

Time keeps marching on and the world grows strange

But I'll be bending the rules for those old fools who are running the game

'Cause I ain't going down

I ain't going down

I ain't going down with the tide