What is the history of Jack O’ Diamonds?
This song was recorded in May 1926, released under Paramount 12373, while in Chicago, IL.
What are the lyrics?

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play
Jack O' Diamonds once in time
He did rob a friend of mine
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

Bet the Jack against the Queen
It's gonna turn your money green
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play

Bet the Jack again the Four
You're gonna win right in the dough
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

Jack O' Diamonds made me cry
I expect to gamble until I die
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play

Version 2 (2557-2) May 1926

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play
Jack O' Diamonds once in time
He did rob a friend of mine
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play
Bet the Jack against the Queen
It's gonna turn your money green
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

You can bet the Jack again the Four
You're gonna win right in the dough
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play
Jack O' Diamonds made me cry
I expect to gamble until I die
Jack O' Diamonds is a hard card to play

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play

Jack O' Di, Jack O' Diamond
Jack O' Diamond's a hard card to play