Louie and Maire were the king and queen of France
Until one day their subjects decided to give them the axe
Now they’re both unemployed, just like you and me
and collecting welfare in three states near me

Louie and Maire were just penny royalty
and they ain’t worht a dime to you and me
I heard they’re hangin’ on the corner bumming change
so if you see them hangin’ ’round tell them this for me

(Solo)

Louie and Maire finally ran out of luck
No jacks, no jokers, and nothing left to sluff
Even the ace of spades hung them out to dry
Not even deuces wild, it’s time to cry

Louie and Maire were the king and queen of France
Until one day their subjects decided to give them the axe
All of the king’s horses and all of the king’s men
couldn’t put their heads back on them so, I guess this is the end

Music & Lyrics ~ Scott Ferguson
© 1994 Stanton Park Music/Black Hole Music