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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Gambler" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Gambler"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Gambler". Key of F, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.