6-3-8 (That's the Number to Play) Songtext
von Rufus Thomas

I woke up early this morning
I didn′t have a ten cents
Woman I love was at the head of my bed
Saying the landlord wanted his rent
I went out on the corner
To see what I could do
I decided to play the races
I'm passing it on to you

Six, three, eight is the number today
Six, three, eight is the number you better play

I don′t believe in gypsies
Reading out the palm of my hand
Don't believe in lady luck
She just wouldn't understand
I believe in Joe
Down by the candy store
You would too, good people
If you know just what I know


Six, three, eight is the number today
Six, three, eight is the number you better play

Rusty is pretty fast
I just wanna pull your coat
I do hope you heard what I said
′Cause it ain′t no okey-doke
It ain't no way for you to catch him
That is plain to see
But if you want to catch old Rusty
You better listen to me

Six, three, eight is the number to play
Six, three, eight is the number that′s coming today

Come on, come on now
Come on, come on now
Come on now

Six, three, eight is the number that's coming today
Six, three, eight is the number you better play

Come on, old dog
Come on, don′t walk the dog
I said come on, dog
I said come on, dog


Six, three, eight is the number you better play
Six, three, eight is the number that's coming today
I ain′t lying, I ain't lying
Six, three, eight is the number that's coming today
Six, three, eight is the number you better play
Six, three, eight is the number you better play
Six, three, eight is the number that′s coming today
Six, three, eight is the number that′s coming today
Six, three, eight is the number you better play