I've had hard luck, bo--I'll say I have.

I was robbed while I was sick, and only for a tambourine queen I got acquainted with, I guess I'd 'a' died.
They're treacherous as hell, though.

Long as she thought I had money--oh, well, they's no use expecting kindness in this world.

Or gratitude.

I'm always helpin' folks out and gittin' kicked and cussed for my pay.