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On a (F)warm I’ve sum mer’s eve nin’ on a (Bb)train in’ bound for (F)no where, I met up with the gam bler.
We were both too tired to sleep,
so if (F)we took turns a star in’ out the (Bb)win dow at the (F)dark ness, ’til a (Bb)bore dom o ver (F)took us
and he be gan to (F)speak.
He said, (F)son, I’ve made a life nin’ out of (Bb)read in’ peo ple’s (F)fac es and know in’ what their cards were by the way they held their eyes.
And if (F)you don’t mind my say in’ I can (Bb)see you’re out of (F)a ces, for a (Bb)bore dom o ver (F)took us
and he be gan to (F)speak.
He said, (Bb)taste of your (F)whis key I’ll (C)give you some ad (F)vice.
So I hand ed him my bot tle and he (Bb)drank down my last (F)swal low.
Then he bummed a cig a rette and asked me for a (C)light.
And the (F)night got death ly qui et, and his (Bb)face lost all ex (F)pres sion said, “If you’re (Bb)gon na play the (F)game, boy, you got ta (C)learn to play it (F)right.
You got to (F)know when to hold ’em,
know when to fold ’em,
know when to (F)walk a way and know when to run.
You nev er (F)count your mon ey when you’re (Bb)sit tin’ at the ta ble.
There’ll be (Bb)time e nough for count in’
when the deal in’s (F)done.
(F)done.
You’ve got to (F)know when to hold ’em,
know when to fold ’em,
know when to (F)walk a way and know when to run.
You nev er (F)count your mon ey when you’re (Bb)sit tin’ at the ta ble.
There’ll be (Bb)time e nough for count in’
when the deal in’s (F)done.
The Gambler — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Gambler”
- What key is "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers played in?
- The Gambler is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Gambler"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Gambler" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Gambler"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Gambler"?
- "The Gambler" was originally performed by Kenny Rogers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Kenny Rogers can I play here?
- Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "THROUGH THE YEARS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Gambler" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Gambler" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Gambler" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.