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The Gambler chords by
Ronnie Ross
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
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On a warm summer's eve,
C
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G
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on a train bound for nowhere

I met up with the gambler,
Gm
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D
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we were both too tired to sleep
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C
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So we took turns to stare out the
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window at the darkness

The boredom overtook us,
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and he began to speak

He said, son, I made a life out of
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reading people's faces

And knowing what the cards were
D
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by the way they held their eyes
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G

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If you don't mind me saying,
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G
G

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I can see you're out of aces

For a taste of your whiskey,
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G

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I'll give you some advice

So I handed him that bottle,
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G

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he drank down my last swallow

Then he bummed a cigarette
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D

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and asked me for a light
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G

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And the night got deadly quiet,
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his face lost all expression
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Gm
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Said if you're gonna

play the game boy,
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you gotta learn to play it right
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You gotta know when to hold him,
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know when to fold him

Know when to walk away,
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and know when to run.
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C
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You never count your money
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when you're sittin' at the table.
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G

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There'll be time enough for countin'
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Ab
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when the deal's done.

Every gambler knows
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that the secret to surviving
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Ab
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is knowing what to throw away
Abm
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Eb
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and knowing what to keep
Ab
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Ab
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Cause every hand's a win ner
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and every hand's a loser
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Ab
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and the best that you can hope for
Eb
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Ab
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is to die in your sleep

And when he finished sleep,
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Ab
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he turned back toward the window

Crushed out his cigarette,
Eb
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and faded out to sleep
Ab
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4

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Somewhere in the darkness,
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the gambler he broke even
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Ab
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And in his final words,
Eb
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I found an ace that I could keep

You gotta know when to hold him,
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know when to fold him

Know when to walk away,
Eb
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and know when to run,
Ab
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Db
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you never count your money.
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Ab
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When you're sittin' at the table,
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Ab
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there'll be time enough for countin'.
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Ab
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When the dealin's done,
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you gotta know when to hold em.
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Know when to fold em.
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Know when to walk away,
Gb
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Gbm
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and know when to run,
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you never count your money.
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Ab
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When you're sittin' at the table,

there'll be time enough for countin'
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When the dealin's done,
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you gotta know where to hold em
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Ab
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Know where to fold em

Know where to walk away,
Eb
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and know where to run
Ab
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You never count your money
Db
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Ab
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When you're sittin' at the table,
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Ab
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there'll be time enough for countin'
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Ab
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When the dealin's done,
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there'll be time enough for countin'
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Db
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When the dealin's done
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Gm

    3

  • D

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • Abm

    4

  • Eb

    6

  • Gb

    2

  • Gbm

    2

  • A

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Gambler?

The original key of The Gambler by Ronnie Ross is Bb major.

What are the main chords for The Gambler?

The primary chords used in The Gambler are Bb, Eb, Bbm, F, B, E.

Do I need a capo to play The Gambler?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is The Gambler beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, Bbm, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Gambler?

The tempo of The Gambler is approximately 182 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Gambler?

You can easily change the key of The Gambler using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for The Gambler?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Gambler. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for The Gambler?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Ronnie Ross.

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