The Gambler lyrics
by Greg Lake
[Verse 1]
Hey mister gimme back them dice
You're holding all the green but you're gonna lose a slice
Rock and roll bless my soul, my wallet's gettin' thinner
Sevens up, thank you Lord, now you're looking at a winner
[Chorus]
Cos I'm a member of a gamblin' breed
And when the actions hot, it gets me all I need
So if you find me in our town, won't you lay your money down?
It's satisfaction guaranteed
You get heaven, you'll get hell
There ain't no way for you to tell with a gamblin' man
[Verse 2]
Hey mama give me one more ace
I'm looking at a knave and he's laughing in my face
Raise the pot bet the lot we could all be dead tomorrow
I got an edge on the ledge not another man will follow
[Chorus]
Cos I'm a member of a gamblin' breed
And when the actions hot, it gets me all I need
So if you find me in our town, won't you lay your money down?
It's satisfaction guaranteed
You get heaven, you'll get hell
There ain't no way for you to tell with a gamblin' man
Woo
[Bridge]
I said I'm a gambler, (Yeah!) there's no question of that (Uh-huh)
But I never gamble on a woman, (Oh!) that's a matter of fact (Uh-huh)
Just ain't no predictin', (Yeah!) which way their love will roll (Uh-huh)
One moment they're red hot, (Yeah!) the next they're icy cold (Ooh)
[Verse 3]
Oh Lord, have mercy, give what wheel a spin
It's takin' candy from a baby in the mood I'm in
Rock and roll bless my soul, my wallet's lookin' healthy
Easy come, easy go, I never wanted to be wealthy
[Chorus]
Just a paid up member of a gamblin' breed
And when the actions hot it gets me all I need
So if you find me in your town won't you lay your money down?
It's satisfaction guaranteed
You get heaven, you'll get hell
There ain't no way for you to tell with a gamblin' man
[Outro]
Lay your money down