Ace In The Hole

Ace In The Hole

music and lyric by Cole Porter

If my brain is simply uncanny when I'm in a spot,

When you're in a spot, it's true. you always know what to do.

It's because my clever old Granny knew, oh, such a lot.
She was older than God, so it doesn't seem odd if Granny knew, oh, such a lot.
To steady me, and ready me for the battle of men and mice,
Each night, Grandmummy would pat her tummy and give me this good advice,
This perfect advice.

How sweet of Granny, how nice!
Repeat your Granny's advice.

Sad times may follow your tracks, bad times may bar you from Saks,
Add times when Satan in slacks breaks down your self-control,
So, baby, this rule I propose,
Always have an ace in the hole.

Always try to arrive at having an ace some place private.
Always have an ace in the hole.