Lucky Fingers Max
Lucky Fingers Max: A Gambler's Redemption Tale
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Let me tell you a story, it may even be true
Introducing a potentially fictional story with uncertain truth.
'Bout a fella who fell through the cracks
Describing a character who faced challenges and difficulties.
He was a hustler a gambler who lived on the edge
Characterizing the individual as a risk-taker and gambler.
And they called him Lucky Fingers Max
Introduction of the character as "Lucky Fingers Max."
He'd wager and win at the track and the fights
Highlighting his success in betting on races and fights.
Rolled sevens when he threw the dice
Describing his luck in gambling with dice.
But if you asked him for a dime, he'd laugh in your face
Emphasizing his reluctance to share his winnings.
He was lucky but he wasn't too nice
Acknowledging his luck but also noting his lack of kindness.
Lucky, Lucky Fingers Max – he had a heart as black as coal
Reiterating his luck and highlighting his morally questionable character.
Lucky, Lucky Fingers Max – would he ever find, would he ever find his lost Jewish soul
Pondering if he will ever reconnect with his Jewish identity.
One day he got a tip from some friends of his in Jersey
Introducing a tip from friends about a fighter named Tiger Malone.
Bout a fighter named Tiger Malone
Providing details about Tiger Malone, setting the stage for a significant bet.
His opponent's gonna lay down in the seventh round
Suggesting the opponent's intention to lose in the seventh round.
You oughta bet everything that you own
Encouraging Lucky to bet everything he owns on this information.
Lucky bet his money, his house, and his Caddy
Detailing the extent of Lucky's bet, putting everything at stake.
Sat down to watch the fight with a snack
Depicting Lucky watching the fight with confidence.
Things were going fine 'til the end of the sixth
Creating suspense as things go well until the end of the sixth round.
When Tiger dropped dead from a heart attack!
Revealing an unexpected twist with Tiger Malone's death.
No more Lucky Fingers Max – now destitute and broke
Describing Lucky's downfall after losing everything.
No more Lucky Fingers Max – his lucky life, his lucky life had gone up in smoke
Highlighting the loss of Lucky's fortunate lifestyle.
He was hiding from the cold in a worn-out Shul
Depicting Lucky seeking refuge in a synagogue.
When the Rabbi came over and said
Introducing the Rabbi offering assistance.
Let me lend you some money from the Synagogue fund
Proposing financial help from the Synagogue fund.
You can buy yourself a coat and some bread
Advising Lucky to buy necessities with the offered money.
Rabbi, Lucky said, you don't understand
Lucky expressing his questionable character and occupation to the Rabbi.
I'm a gambler a hustler a cheat
Confessing to being a gambler, hustler, and cheat.
All I see is a Jew the old Rabbi replied
The Rabbi recognizing Lucky as a Jew in need of support.
Who needs to get back – back on his feet
Emphasizing the Rabbi's focus on helping Lucky get back on his feet.
Lucky took the money and went to the track
Lucky accepting the money and returning to gambling.
Put it all on Teapot Kelly to win
Placing the entire amount on a horse named Teapot Kelly to win.
In a photo-finish, he won by a nose
Describing Teapot Kelly's narrow victory in a close race.
Lucky Fingers was in business again
Indicating Lucky's return to success in the gambling business.
Now somewhere in Brooklyn, there's a brand new Shul
Introducing a new synagogue funded by Lucky's winnings.
Three stories of precious stained glass
Describing the synagogue with precious stained glass.
All it says on the plaque is the money came from heaven
Explaining the origin of the synagogue's money as an anonymous gift from heaven.
An anonymous gift – of cold cash
Emphasizing the miraculous nature of the financial contribution.
Lucky, Lucky Fingers Max – still has a long, long way to go
Reflecting on Lucky's ongoing journey with challenges ahead.
But Lucky, Lucky Fingers Max – got lucky
Noting Lucky's continued luck, implying a positive turn of events.
Got Lucky and found out - he has a Jewish soul
Highlighting Lucky's realization of his Jewish identity.
Lucky, Lucky Fingers Max
Repeating the character's name and concluding the narrative.
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