Nixon in China: Act III. "You won at poker"
John Adams, Alice Goodman; Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Edo de Waart
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You won at poker?
I sure did. I had a system. Five card stud. Taught me a lot about
Mankind. "Speak softly and don't show your hand," became my motto
Tell me more
Well, the Pacific Theater was not much to write home about
Yes, dear. I think you told me that. I read it
Wide in my head. I read it wide in my head
I was mink. I must have told you that. Christ, it was beautiful
I swapped scab for hamburger meat
And roped in a few men to rig a stand
I thought with it I stuck it, you see, though they had love
They called it "Mink's Snack Shack." I found the
Smell of burgers on the grill made strong men cry
Yes, I know
Now, Bougainville was a fueling stop
I saw it. Each fighter pilot that came
Through got a free burger and a beer
Done to a turn. Rare. Medium. Well done. Anything
You say. The customer is king. Sorry, we're low on
Relish. Drinks. This is my way of saying "thanks."