Bet on You

Friendship is the biggest risk
   That someone's heart can take
  But when the friend is you
     There's no risk that I can't make,
   Come along my weary heart
     You're battered black and blue
     I knew it from the very start
       I'd have to bet with you
     And though I hate the risk so great
      And though I hate to lose
    I cannot alter from this state
      My friend is whom I choose
    I'm sorry heart, I really am
     But when you care so much
    You bet with everything you can
      Although the odds are such
   And when your heart is on the line
     And all bets are locked in place
       I hope this precious friend of mine
        Won't throw it in my face
       And if they do I hope they learn
         That I will bet again
        And hope that next time I will earn
         More than tears and pain