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Back in the Game

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr. Listen to the recorded versions and follow the lyric below.

Original Doug Heyes lyrics · AI-generated music & vocals

A fallen high roller hears an inner voice telling him he has one more chance. His comeback carries the language of danger, pursuit and high stakes, but a partner's loyalty changes its meaning. What begins as a defiant return becomes a shared wager on another season of life together.

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Recorded versions

5 recordings. Different voices and arrangements bring another side of the song into the light.

Lyrics

Back in the Game

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr

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BACK IN THE GAME

It used to be so easy
In the money all the time
They said I was crazy
When I was down to my last dime
But I still heard
a voice inside
Says I'm good for one more ride
To show the world I'm not insane
Cuz Girl, I'm Back In The Game

The stakes are getting higher
My Life is on the Line
They're calling me a liar
I hear it all the time
I'm about to start a fire
Put it all down on the line
I'm gonna take what's Yours
And I'm gonna get what's Mine

CHORUS:

I'm Back In The Game
No one saw me comin'
From the Other Side of Town
I'm Back In The Game
I'm so deep Undercover
I might be Underground
Stayin' in the shadows
Is the real cost of my Fame
I'm a flyin' Broken arrow
With the deadliest of aim
Another Season in the Sun
Another Lifetime on the Run
Maybe we can have some fun
Cuz Baby, you're the Only One

BRIDGE:

You blow me away
The way you stand behind me
An Angel to remind me
It's a beautiful new Day
You just blow me away
Nothing really matters
When I can hear your Laughter
Come the morning after
I'm Back In The Game

CHORUS 2:

We're Back In The Game
I can hear your Heartbeat
From 100 miles away
Another Night without You
And another brand new Day
Yes, We're Back In The Game
This could be the start of something
And we'll be swept away
1 & 1 is 2, my Love
The Numbers never lie
Until it's Time to say Goodbye
We're Back In The Game

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