Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” A Musical Tale of Wisdom and Fate 🎵🎲(Released: 1978)
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“The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers: Rolling the Dice of Life (Released: 1978) 🎶🎲
Step into the world of musical storytelling with Kenny Rogers’ timeless hit, “The Gambler.” Let the soothing melodies and insightful lyrics guide you through a journey of life lessons, risks, and destiny. 🌟🎵
Did You Know?
Did you know that “The Gambler” wasn’t originally written for Kenny Rogers? The song was penned by Don Schlitz, a struggling songwriter at the time. Kenny Rogers’ decision to record the song and bring it to life turned it into a massive hit. The song’s narrative of seeking advice from an old gambler is a metaphor for seeking guidance in life, making choices, and embracing the consequences.
“The Gambler” became one of Kenny Rogers’ signature songs and led to a successful TV movie of the same name, starring Rogers himself. The song’s impact on popular culture and its timeless wisdom continue to leave an enduring mark.
Watch “The Gambler” on YouTube: Kenny Rogers – The Gambler (Official Video)
Lyrics: “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers
On a warm summer’s evening On a train bound for nowhere I met up with the gambler We were both too tired to sleep So we took turns a-starin’ Out the window at the darkness The boredom overtook us And he began to speak
He said, “Son, I’ve made a life Out of readin’ people’s faces Knowin’ what the cards were By the way they held their eyes So if you don’t mind my sayin’ I can see you’re out of aces For a taste of your whiskey I’ll give you some advice”
So I handed him my bottle And he drank down my last swallow Then he bummed a cigarette And asked me for a light And the night got deathly quiet And his face lost all expression Said, “If you’re gonna play the game, boy You gotta learn to play it right
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be time enough for countin’ When the dealin’s done
Every gambler knows That the secret to survivin’ Is knowin’ what to throw away And knowin’ what to keep ‘Cause every hand’s a winner And every hand’s a loser And the best that you can hope for Is to die in your sleep”
And when he’d finished speakin’ He turned back toward the window Crushed out his cigarette Faded off to sleep And somewhere in the darkness The gambler he broke even But in his final words I found an ace that I could keep
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be time enough for countin’ When the dealin’s done
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em (when to hold ’em) Know when to fold ’em (when to fold ’em) Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be time enough for countin’ When the dealin’s done
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be time enough for countin’ When the dealin’s done
