Kenny Rogers – The Gambler Ukulele Chords

Key: D
Chords: [D], [G], [A]
Tuning: GCEA Tune your ukulele
Difficulty: Easy
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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 staring out the window at the darkness
‘Till boredom over took us, and he began to speak.

He said, “Son, I’ve made a life out of reading people’s faces,
and knowing what their cards were by the way they held their eyes.
And if you don’t mind my saying, 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,
ya gotta learn to play it right.

You 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 sitting at the table.
There’ll be time enough for counting when the dealings done.

Every gambler knows that the secret to surviving
is knowing what to throw away and knowing 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 speaking, he turned back towards the window,
crushed out his cigarette and 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 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 sitting at the table.
There’ll be time enough for counting when the dealin’s done.

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About The Gambler

Artist and Song: Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Album: The Gambler
Genre: Country
Year: 1978
Difficulty: Easy
Tuning: G C E A
Key: D
Chords: [D], [G], [A]
Strumming: D - DU - DU - DU

About Kenny Rogers - The Gambler Ukulele Chords & Strumming Pattern

"The Gambler" is a song by Country artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in 1978 on the album, titled "The Gambler". The Gambler is considered under Country genre.
  • The original key of The Gambler is D.
  • D - DU - DU - DU is the suggested strumming pattern for this Kenny Rogers song.
  • [D], [G], [A] are the ukulele chords for playing The Gambler with the original key (D) on ukulele.
  • Click here to start playing The Gambler on your ukulele now.

What Are The Chords For The Gambler On Ukulele?

You will play the [D], [G], [A] ukulele chords while playing The Gambler with your ukulele in the D key, original tone of the song.

How Do You Strum The Gambler On Ukulele?

The Gambler ukulele strumming pattern is D - DU - DU - DU. You can also try D (down) if the suggested pattern is hard for you.

Who Sings The Gambler?

The Gambler is performed by Kenny Rogers. It was first released on the album "The Gambler" in 1978.