Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds I've known you of old You've robbed my poor pockets Of silver and gold Beafsteak when I'm hungry Rye whiskey when I'm dry Greenbacks when I'm hard up And heaven when I die Rye whiskey, rye whiskey Rye whiskey I cry If I don't get rye whiskey I surely will die Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds I've known you of old You've robbed my poor pockets Of silver and gold