14 Karat Gold
(Gordon Lightfoot)

As recorded Gordon Lightfoot 1982


If you see me smile don't think I'm actin' strange
I got my just reward for all my pains.
If you see me on the TV talkin' proud
Please understand if I don't talk too loud.

(bridge)

Step around and dance a bit
Polish up the dice
Set 'em loose and let 'em roll,
This is my advice.

Keep your mind a mystery
Runnin' hot 'n' cold
She's more than money,
She's 14 Karat Gold.

If you wonder why I'm actin' up this way
Gonna cash my chips I'm leavin' town today.
I got more love than I could ever spend
So long, farewell, good-bye, this is the end.

(bridge)

Step around and dance a bit,
Polish up the dice
Set 'em loose and let 'em roll,
Be as cool as ice.

Keep your mind a mystery,
Runnin' hot 'n' cold
She's more than money,
She's 14 Karat Gold.

If you get hit by the bug that bit on me.
If you get caught with somethin' soft and sweet.
If you get found with something you can't waste.
Then listen bud, let me give you a taste.

(bridge)

Step around and dance a bit,
Polish up the dice
Set 'em loose and let 'em roll,
This is my advice.

Keep your mind a mystery,
Runnin' hot 'n' cold
She's more than money,
She's 14 Karat Gold, sold.

Step around and dance a bit,
Polish up the dice
Set 'em loose and let 'em roll,
Be as cool as ice.

Keep your mind a mystery,
Runnin' hot 'n' cold
She's more than money,
She's 14 Karat Gold.



(Transcribed by David Story - February 2013)