Frankie Laine Horses and Women lyrics

Horses and Women,
All my life I've tried to win with
Horses and Women
They sure keep me in a spin
My poor head is swimmin'
Tryin' to solve the mystery of
Horses and Women
They'll be the death of me!
Now horses all wear harnesses,
But women wear them too.
A woman's harness rarely shows to
Any man who's lucky with them,
They're a dream come true --
But you must have sugar to get close to
Those tantalizing women and horses,
Though their eyes are soft and warm
They love double-crosses
You can't judge them by their form
They'll melt your resistance
Then when you have spent your all
They won't go the distance
You're riding for a fall!
You train them and clock them
Even pay their stable fees

You groom them and walk them
Let them live a life of ease
You pet them, stroke them
Shove the carrots in their face
When some other Joe comes
And takes their maiden grace.
I asked an old philosopher
Who really knows the score
He said "My boy, they are the most high!
"You must, however, say, don't place your bets too early for
The odds keep on changing up to post time!"
That's how it goes with Horses and Women,
They'll both take you for a ride
They'll give you a trimmin',
Then go struttin' high and wide.
I've tried every system to get in that winner's circle
Cussed them and kissed them -- but nothing seems to work!
If I was wise, I'd just forget them both and take it easy!
Stick to golf and poker or backgammon or parchesi,
But I know while I've a long shot left I'll stay
With Horses and Women all the way!