Lyrics : On a warm summer's evenin' On a train bound for nowhere I met up with a gambler We were both too tired to sleep So we took turns a-starin' Out the window at the darkness 'Til boredom overtook us And he began to speak He said, "Son, I've made a life Out of readin' people's faces Knowin' what the cards were By the way they held their eyes So if you don't mind my sayin' 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 You gotta learn to play it right" You've 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 sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin' When the dealin's done Now, every gambler knows That the secret to survivin' Is knowin' what to throw away And knowin' 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" So when he'd finished speakin' He turned back towards the window Crushed out his cigarette An' 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 sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin' When the dealin's done You've got to know When to hold 'em (When to hold 'em) Know when to fold 'em (When to fold 'em) Know when to walk away And know when to run You never count your money When you're sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin' When the dealin's done
Who's watching this after The legend of country music Kenny Rogers passed away. As much as I will always love Kenny's version I must say Blake did a good job.
This just proves what I've always said about Blake right from the beginning. If anybody could sing anyone's songs, it's Blake Shelton. He nailed this Kenny Rogers classic, nailed the Elvis classic, Suspicious Minds; Kenny Loggins classic, Footloose; amongst others. Great job, Blake. Love it. :)
@@oscarlandrum thank you, that was very kind! I don’t chat much on here! I just happen to be a music lover, it is my first love! Hope you are having a lovely day!
And in his final words... I found Aces. Yes I did Dad. The very first song I remember hearing with you and 40 plus years later in our final days together this song played for the both of us, and I realized it was never about a poker player, but about a son and father's relationship. I will hold the aces tight dad. Thank you and love you.
He gave Kenny Rogers a spectacular run for his money with his cover of this masterpiece!! Dang!! Didn't know Blake Shelton has such a wonderful voice and it has such great range too. 3-29-2020
This song and every country song is very easy for Blake....he’s to good.....you should listen to his cover of “She talks to Angels” or the duet with Christina Aguilera “Just a Fool “ or even some of his mega smash hits....he’s to good
Blake Shelton did a really great job. Kenny Rogers would be proud of this performance 👏. No one will take Kenny's place. Kenny just had that voice. He'll forever be missed. But Blake you did good 👍
Singers have a tendency to change songs to fit their style, which (more often than not) destroys the song. It's a breath of fresh air to see him sing it like it should be. Nice rendition!
Old school Blake, in his pre-Voice days when he still had the mullet and cowboy hat! I had never seen this performance before, but he definitely did justice to one of the greatest country songs of all-time!
I've never listened to anything by Blake Shelton and thought I would try this because Kenny Rogers was an awesome country singer. Blake definitely did a good job.
I do believe this version is just as good as the original from '78. And that's kind of hard to do. Taking a classic that most ALL country fans know the words to and delivering it with the same grace and warmth that Kenny did way back when. Good job Blake! Good job indeed.
Well, even if he s not The One Kenny Rogers,The absolute Gambler, i ve listened three x at least the Blake Shelton s version. Stunning is adequate for describing it. Brilliant, no doubt brilliant. Everything is right and powerful. Mixture of soul and wisdom as it meant to be. Goood tribute for Kenny as well.
I may have already said it, but God Bless! Kenny, thank you for your being among us, though we wish you were still here in these days of trouble, cause your honest and kind words are needed as never before. Lay down my dear Brother and take your rest. I bid you good night and sweet dreams. Til the morning and sunshine comes. Peace
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Lyrics :
On a warm summer's evenin'
On a train bound for nowhere
I met up with a gambler
We were both too tired to sleep
So we took turns a-starin'
Out the window at the darkness
'Til boredom overtook us
And he began to speak
He said, "Son, I've made a life
Out of readin' people's faces
Knowin' what the cards were
By the way they held their eyes
So if you don't mind my sayin'
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
You gotta learn to play it right"
You've 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 sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done
Now, every gambler knows
That the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away
And knowin' 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"
So when he'd finished speakin'
He turned back towards the window
Crushed out his cigarette
An' 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 sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done
You've got to know
When to hold 'em
(When to hold 'em)
Know when to fold 'em
(When to fold 'em)
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done
Very good job blake 😘💙
Great Job Blake..
Grrrrreat job Blake!!!
Very, very good!!! 👍
Who sang the original I'm a gambling man it's quicker to spend your time rather than spend my own hope you have the time to reply.
NO ONE will ever replace Kenny. But Blake did awesome with this song.
he did
Nice
RIP Kenny.
So true
I had kenny rodgers song straight before this almost a perfect match.
Blake is the king, but Kenny will always be the ace!
BEAUTIFULLY said! 👌
BEAUTIFULLY said! 👌
❤
George Strait was and IS STILL KING!
Who's watching this after The legend of country music Kenny Rogers passed away. As much as I will always love Kenny's version I must say Blake did a good job.
Ilhaney 95 Blake is that good and this version is the best
Me
A very good one even
Indeed he did
*Country music is simply the best...love it so much and blessings to all that read this.👍✨😘*
Great Song 👍🎤🤠🎸
Super Musik 👍🎤🤠🎸
Blake Shelton has got the right voice for the Gambler Country song
Blake is as good as anyone not named Kenny Rogers. He can't hit the depths Kenny can plumb, but it's a good facsimile.
No cell phones out, nobody ruining the show. Just a bunch of good people purely enjoying the music. RIP kenny
Why record on your phone when you can just rewatch after on TH-cam.
Coz in some shows you sign a contract not to coz of copyright
My grandmother loves Kenny Rogers songs rip both of you
Blake sings it well. However, NOBODY could ever sing it better then kenny. He owned The Gambler.
Almost always the first is the best. In fact I can only think of two that weren't
True!
Although this sounds really good!
I love that Blake didn't try to change it, to make it his own, but sang it the way it was meant to be sang. Love it!!
This just proves what I've always said about Blake right from the beginning. If anybody could sing anyone's songs, it's Blake Shelton. He nailed this Kenny Rogers classic, nailed the Elvis classic, Suspicious Minds; Kenny Loggins classic, Footloose; amongst others. Great job, Blake. Love it. :)
NO ONE will ever replace Kenny EVER there is only one KENNY ROGERS
OMG Blake is so good with anything he sings. This is one of my favorites, so HANDSOME.
He's good but can'g do Willie
@@harrythehammer ciao Harry!🙋😍😘💘🍀
@@willockrudger6710ciao amico! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🍀
Blake? You sing like I would love to,..lucky bugger.🎵🎶🎶Kenny would be proud of you. Sing on...
A brilliant tribute to the late Kenny Rodgers.
Blake Shelton wow love rendition of Kenny Rogers the Gambler. My Dad is who got me into his music and other Older Country music.
This is awesome blake can sing anything i know he made kenny Roger's proud amen 🙏 💯
I’m still coming back...work is crazy but Blake is still class
Amazing fantastic song Blake. hi Anne
No one can sing this song like Kenny but Blake was in fire with this song
Even us non-Country Music fans miss Kenny today.
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Black Shelton guri malla partager avec amis Manon cauvier
This is great! I forget Blake is more than someone who plays a musician on tv.
Not many people have the gift of singing someone else's song and make it sound good, but Blake has the talent like a few select singers.
Kenny you are the Gambler FOREVER...♥️
They don’t make these timeless country hits anymore.
Great job Blake. I'm you're #1 fan. You're my favorite singer.
Savannah from Canada 🇨🇦
Definitely one of my favorite versions of this classic
Blake does a great job 👍 👏 🙌 👌 💙 😀 with this song 🎵
“Knowin what to throw away, and what to keep”. Words to live by!!
Hello, how are you doing?
I always enjoy what you share here on TH-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩💯
@@oscarlandrum thank you, that was very kind! I don’t chat much on here! I just happen to be a music lover, it is my first love! Hope you are having a lovely day!
@@sherrieventi125 oh that very good to know. If I may ask where are you from..?
@@oscarlandrum I don’t give out personal info on here! Have a great night!
And in his final words... I found Aces. Yes I did Dad. The very first song I remember hearing with you and 40 plus years later in our final days together this song played for the both of us, and I realized it was never about a poker player, but about a son and father's relationship. I will hold the aces tight dad. Thank you and love you.
Mad respect for attempting such a great song. He pulled it off extremely well. Absolutely loved it.
Best cover of the song i've heard.👏
The gambler has closed his eyes and faded off to sleep now.....RIP Kenny Rodgers
he couldn't have done it any better ❤ perfect
Classic voice, gorgeous face, handsome look! What a complete package 😍😍😍
😅😅😅
Thank you Blake no one will ever replace Kenny but I know you did it in rememberance. Good job .
Kenny will always be the top; but this is an excellent tribute
Wow ! This is a real handsome Guy !!!! and besides he sings so well !
I love blake shelton because he is the best country singer!
This is the Blake Shelton I remember “Cowboy Hat” and his hair ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This song "The Gambler" is a classic. Thank you, GuriMalla2010. R.I.P. Kenny Rogers.
May God Bless Kenny ... Blake was quality as ever
Just impeccable. Bravo Blake!
I always enjoy what you share here on TH-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩💯
He gave Kenny Rogers a spectacular run for his money with his cover of this masterpiece!! Dang!! Didn't know Blake Shelton has such a wonderful voice and it has such great range too. 3-29-2020
This song and every country song is very easy for Blake....he’s to good.....you should listen to his cover of “She talks to Angels” or the duet with Christina Aguilera “Just a Fool “ or even some of his mega smash hits....he’s to good
Greeting from 21.05.2022 :) Masterpieces live forever
Blake Shelton did a really great job. Kenny Rogers would be proud of this performance 👏. No one will take Kenny's place. Kenny just had that voice. He'll forever be missed. But Blake you did good 👍
My dear Kenny Rogers no one ever will replace you in country musics...
Singers have a tendency to change songs to fit their style, which (more often than not) destroys the song. It's a breath of fresh air to see him sing it like it should be. Nice rendition!
I grew up on the Kenny Rogers version and Blake Shelton did an excellent job
He did the song Justice...Awesome!
Kenny Rogers would be proud of this cover of his song. Blake did it great.
He probably is proud. You do know he is still alive right?
Murtha Man Not as of today. RIP Kenny Rogers.
@@ceciliaramos2280 wth I just started to get into his music
"Thinking about Kenny Rogers tonight and remembered this. He was there that night." --- Blake Shelton on twitter April 16, 2020
I'm sure Kenny was smiling from heaven hearing Blake Shelton doing his classic song the Gambler.
R:I:P Kenny Rogers, bot U play the song sooo good.
Old school Blake, in his pre-Voice days when he still had the mullet and cowboy hat! I had never seen this performance before, but he definitely did justice to one of the greatest country songs of all-time!
I've never listened to anything by Blake Shelton and thought I would try this because Kenny Rogers was an awesome country singer. Blake definitely did a good job.
Never thought a cover of this song could ever do it justice.
I stand corrected
Wilton Burger you’re talking about Blake Shelton here....he makes every cover song sound much better
Beautiful job there Blake. We used that song at my father’s funeral.
In my opinion the greatest country song of all time
BooneVille yes
BooneVille I use to think so but then I listen to
George Strait Amarillo by morning and realized just how narrow and confined my world was
Evan Boone hfj
Yep !!
I absolutely LOVE this version!
Wow! It can sing anything! He’s so handsome..❤️❤️❤️
I always enjoy what you share here on TH-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩🤩
What a great tribute to the Immortal Kenny Rogers! Good Job Blake!
@Honest Mark ?
@@willockrudger6710 ciao amico!🙋😍😘💝🌲
great version.
today, the Gambler broke even.
*RIP Kenny Rogers*
Nobody can replace Mr. Kenny Rogers. But this one is amazing too!!
First time I have ever heard him do Kenny Roger's song 🎵 and he does a pretty good job 👏 👍 👌 now doesn't he 😊❤
Rip legend ...We will miss you Rogers ..Blake did thia cover very well
I do believe this version is just as good as the original from '78. And that's kind of hard to do. Taking a classic that most ALL country fans know the words to and delivering it with the same grace and warmth that Kenny did way back when. Good job Blake! Good job indeed.
Actually, Kenny was a cover too. Bobby Bare put out the first and best version, then Johnny Cash, bothering before Kenny Rogers.
Blake Shelton has a great voice .
Excellent tribute to one of the best songs ever recorded !
He did this song so well... Love Blake
So well yes
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Blake Shelton was so great singing this song. He is really fantastic. Love ya, Blake
J'étais une petite fille et je trippais sur Kenny Rogers. Merci.
His performance was spotless. Just perfection.👏❤
You're looking pretty.. how're you doing?
Heaven didn't gain an angel, they gained a legend. Rest In Peace Kenny ❤️🙏
He did a great job of Kenny’s song. That extra twang.
👍🏻
Well, even if he s not The One Kenny Rogers,The absolute Gambler, i ve listened three x at least the Blake Shelton s version. Stunning is adequate for describing it. Brilliant, no doubt brilliant. Everything is right and powerful. Mixture of soul and wisdom as it meant to be. Goood tribute for Kenny as well.
Great rendition, Blake. R.I.P.P, Kenny Rogers. #Legend🌷
@@willockrudger6710 ci as o Willo!🙋😍😘💘🍀
Wish Blake Sang More Songs Like This And Stick To This Type Of Country Music
We lost the legend Kenny rogers
Rest easy Kenny.. Thanks for the music, your legacy will live on!
I just like Blake . such wonderful gentleman
I really love Blake's version of this song. It's absolutely amazing!
Darn Blake you make song sound so good. I love you 😍 💗
@Mark Honest me? Ok I guess
@Mark Honest oregon
@Mark Honest ok I'm bored
@Mark Honest not married single and yes I one 2 kids and5 grandchildren
R.I.P Kenny Rogers 😔 His music will live on for years to come.
#BlakeShelton did an amazing job covering this song 🤠
This man could fill a stadium
This is just as great as Kenny Rogers!
Blake Shelton is one of the best country singers :-)
This song holds all that a parent would describe to their child of what the world holds for them..
I love Blake Shelton💚 he totally nailed it. Love country music and I'm from Kenya. Kenny Rogers would be so proud
wooow, am from kenya too, country in the heart baby
Kenny was still alive when Blake sang it.
I may have already said it, but God Bless! Kenny, thank you for your being among us, though we wish you were still here in these days of trouble, cause your honest and kind words are needed as never before. Lay down my dear Brother and take your rest. I bid you good night and sweet dreams. Til the morning and sunshine comes.
Peace
This song is a metaphor for life…
😏 it's more than that
Absolutely. hi carableu
Wow. Sounds and looks great
Excellent, Blake Shelton has a voice one of a kind. He is such a pleasure to listen to.
Blake Shelton can sang 🥰😂😂🤣 every song he sings sounds like gold
Would love to hear Blake sing this now. His voice is more mature and he’s perfected his stare into your soul look to the cameras.
But, Blake was even great then - truly one of the best!
Omgooooddddd this is a great cover, Holy cows, love it
Blake and Keith are the only 2 people that have done the song on Kenny’s level!
and Keith Urban
@@dunjakasanda5933 he said Blake n Keith 😑
Discovered Home Free singing it the other day, they are well worth listening to, here on You Tube
That was great! Not everybody can do a cover of Kenny
We will miss you dearly .but you left a legacy of memories through your music which will never die ..rip K.R..
This is good, no extras no silly fancy instruments, just basic country music and I love it. Blake did a good job on this song
💛
Irving blais
RIP Kenny. This is great tribute to legend ❤️
Kenny is still a superhero for me..
Blake tributes so good too ..
This is mine and my dad's driving song. Great cover.
Nice to hear this version by Bkake. You did it well too man 👌👌
You are gorgeous and ooze tremendous charm. you are amazing
Greatest Country Song ever. And Blake killed it. Well done.
Country roads
A fine tune, fine music, fine singing. From a VERY fussy listener