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

@amazing5129

4 жыл бұрын

Very good job blake 😘💙

@douglasmcconnell8116

4 жыл бұрын

Great Job Blake..

@hectorconte5753

4 жыл бұрын

Grrrrreat job Blake!!!

@cesardipp1976

3 жыл бұрын

Very, very good!!! 👍

@davesmith9805

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@megamanteamprotoman3

4 жыл бұрын

he did

@miriamyoder5581

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@the_saint_1

4 жыл бұрын

RIP Kenny.

@sanisawaugaman9922

4 жыл бұрын

So true

@michaelromeo3590

4 жыл бұрын

I had kenny rodgers song straight before this almost a perfect match.

Blake is the king, but Kenny will always be the ace!

@noirjacques3274

Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFULLY said! 👌

@noirjacques3274

Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFULLY said! 👌

@MuayThai2508

3 ай бұрын

❤

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.

@almakomi5655

4 жыл бұрын

Ilhaney 95 Blake is that good and this version is the best

@nataniasibellebalbuena2650

2 жыл бұрын

Me

@robertalexbiro267

3 ай бұрын

A very good one even

Blake Shelton has got the right voice for the Gambler Country song

@stephieirene1

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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!!

Blake sings it well. However, NOBODY could ever sing it better then kenny. He owned The Gambler.

@philwatson6659

4 ай бұрын

Almost always the first is the best. In fact I can only think of two that weren't

@MrJgreig72

Ай бұрын

True!

@MrJgreig72

Ай бұрын

Although this sounds really good!

We lost the legend Kenny rogers

Even us non-Country Music fans miss Kenny today.

@manoncauvier4295

3 жыл бұрын

Kene ranger partager avec amis Manon cauvier

@manoncauvier4295

3 жыл бұрын

Black Shelton guri malla partager avec amis Manon cauvier

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. :)

@harrythehammer

2 жыл бұрын

NO ONE will ever replace Kenny EVER there is only one KENNY ROGERS

@ronelmostert3589

Жыл бұрын

OMG Blake is so good with anything he sings. This is one of my favorites, so HANDSOME.

@muhammadrizvi5691

Жыл бұрын

He's good but can'g do Willie

@anelladambrosio2513

Жыл бұрын

@@harrythehammer ciao Harry!🙋😍😘💘🍀

@anelladambrosio2513

Жыл бұрын

​@@willockrudger6710ciao amico! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🍀

No cell phones out, nobody ruining the show. Just a bunch of good people purely enjoying the music. RIP kenny

@anglishbookcraft1516

2 жыл бұрын

Why record on your phone when you can just rewatch after on KZread.

@cm2324

9 ай бұрын

Coz in some shows you sign a contract not to coz of copyright

Good job Blake. R I p Kenny.

“Knowin what to throw away, and what to keep”. Words to live by!!

@larryroman3203

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing?

@oscarlandrum

Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy what you share here on KZread but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩💯

@sherrieventi125

Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@oscarlandrum

Жыл бұрын

@@sherrieventi125 oh that very good to know. If I may ask where are you from..?

@sherrieventi125

Жыл бұрын

@@oscarlandrum I don’t give out personal info on here! Have a great night!

May God Bless Kenny ... Blake was quality as ever

Mad respect for attempting such a great song. He pulled it off extremely well. Absolutely loved it.

He did this song so well... Love Blake

@SPRINGSTEEN-ek8oy

4 жыл бұрын

So well yes

@manoncauvier4295

3 жыл бұрын

René Simard partager avec amis Manon cauvier comment ça va par Tage

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 👍

No one can sing this song like Kenny but Blake was in fire with this song

My grandmother loves Kenny Rogers songs rip both of you

The gambler has closed his eyes and faded off to sleep now.....RIP Kenny Rodgers

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.

I love blake shelton because he is the best country singer!

Blake Shelton has a great voice . Excellent tribute to one of the best songs ever recorded !

Kenny Rogers would be proud of this cover of his song. Blake did it great.

@brianmurtha9651

4 жыл бұрын

He probably is proud. You do know he is still alive right?

@ceciliaramos2280

4 жыл бұрын

Murtha Man Not as of today. RIP Kenny Rogers.

@brianmurtha9651

4 жыл бұрын

@@ceciliaramos2280 wth I just started to get into his music

@battlingbugs3612

4 жыл бұрын

"Thinking about Kenny Rogers tonight and remembered this. He was there that night." --- Blake Shelton on twitter April 16, 2020

Rip Kenny Rogers

@bevviecat1306

4 жыл бұрын

He died on my birthday 😖😥😥😭

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

@almakomi5655

4 жыл бұрын

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

@tennispack6225

2 жыл бұрын

Greeting from 21.05.2022 :) Masterpieces live forever

great version. today, the Gambler broke even. *RIP Kenny Rogers*

This song "The Gambler" is a classic. Thank you, GuriMalla2010. R.I.P. Kenny Rogers.

A brilliant tribute to the late Kenny Rodgers.

R:I:P Kenny Rogers, bot U play the song sooo good.

His performance was spotless. Just perfection.👏❤

@meekdavid6455

3 жыл бұрын

You're looking pretty.. how're you doing?

Excellent, Blake Shelton has a voice one of a kind. He is such a pleasure to listen to.

Rest easy Kenny.. Thanks for the music, your legacy will live on!

I just like Blake . such wonderful gentleman

Blake Shelton was so great singing this song. He is really fantastic. Love ya, Blake

Rip legend ...We will miss you Rogers ..Blake did thia cover very well

In my opinion the greatest country song of all time

@warakibho7803

7 жыл бұрын

BooneVille yes

@ryan11.11

6 жыл бұрын

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

@4scharoba732

6 жыл бұрын

Evan Boone hfj

@timobrien8809

6 жыл бұрын

Yep !!

@michellemichaud1284

6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE this version!

Come on Blake ...sing songs like Willie...George...Waylon ...don't let country die pls

@marlucesoares5099

4 ай бұрын

Não deixe morrer, country é sua essência!!!!

Darn Blake you make song sound so good. I love you 😍 💗

@sandeeyoungblood22

Жыл бұрын

@Mark Honest me? Ok I guess

@sandeeyoungblood22

Жыл бұрын

@Mark Honest oregon

@sandeeyoungblood22

Жыл бұрын

@Mark Honest ok I'm bored

@sandeeyoungblood22

Жыл бұрын

@Mark Honest not married single and yes I one 2 kids and5 grandchildren

@larryroman3203

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing?

This is the Blake Shelton I remember “Cowboy Hat” and his hair ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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 love that song

@davidcabreonmunoz6258

7 жыл бұрын

So?

@leeannmann2879

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry about blake Shelton true all around music cowboy

I LUV U SOOOOO MUCH FOREVERMORE and FOREVERMORE WE R going to have a GREAT LIFE TOGETHER FOREVER and EVER ❤️❤️😘😘💕🥰🥰🌹

This is awesome blake can sing anything i know he made kenny Roger's proud amen 🙏 💯

Blake Shelton my favourite county singer

@WillockRudger-qu9li

3 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today 😊

This song is a metaphor for life…

@annarankini8090

3 жыл бұрын

😏 it's more than that

@scottwilson3984

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. hi carableu

Beautiful job there Blake. We used that song at my father’s funeral.

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 R.I.P 🙏 GREAT JOB BLAKE

Rip Kenny Rogers

This is great! I forget Blake is more than someone who plays a musician on tv.

Kenny you are the Gambler FOREVER...♥️

Just impeccable. Bravo Blake!

@oscarlandrum

Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy what you share here on KZread but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩💯

Lord I ❤️ this guy

I’m still coming back...work is crazy but Blake is still class

@scottwilson3984

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing fantastic song Blake. hi Anne

I love Blake Shelton💚 he totally nailed it. Love country music and I'm from Kenya. Kenny Rogers would be so proud

@nicksonkiptoo716

4 жыл бұрын

wooow, am from kenya too, country in the heart baby

@UnboxingTVofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Kenny was still alive when Blake sang it.

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.

@karenabbott104

4 жыл бұрын

But, Blake was even great then - truly one of the best!

Blakes family must be so proud of him, , such an awesome singer and human being.

@wellingtonmoore321

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear

@meekdavid6455

3 жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful girl how're you doing?

@larryroman3203

Жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing?

I think I played my last card and perdí..tu are always the winner, because whenever you take a trophy 🏆 and that have experience, but not looking for just the trophy that I represent.

Ich liebe dieses Lied. Ein toller Mann und Sänger. Gruß aus Deutschland, Thüringen. Hier gibt es die schönsten Frauen.😉👍

@arilie4815

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryphilip221 Hallo Gregory.

@arilie4815

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryphilip221 Ich komme aus Deutschland und kann nicht gut englisch schreiben.

@arilie4815

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryphilip221 Was machst du? Und wie alt bist du? Und wie siehst du aus? Danke für das Kompliment.😊

@arilie4815

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryphilip221 Erzähl mir erstmal etwas von dir. Ich bin vorsichtig, etwas von mir zu erzählen. Dazu brauche ich Vertrauen.

@arilie4815

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryphilip221 Schickst du mir deine E-Mail Adresse? Dann schreibe ich dir.🤗

Blake and Keith are the only 2 people that have done the song on Kenny’s level!

@dunjakasanda5933

3 жыл бұрын

and Keith Urban

@waterdroplets1627

3 жыл бұрын

@@dunjakasanda5933 he said Blake n Keith 😑

@tonybiddle6668

2 жыл бұрын

Discovered Home Free singing it the other day, they are well worth listening to, here on You Tube

Wow! It can sing anything! He’s so handsome..❤️❤️❤️

@oscarlandrum

Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy what you share here on KZread but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩🤩

I love this song 💞💘 I love Kenny Roger and I'm only 18😃✌️

@zuzuspetals9281

4 жыл бұрын

You have good taste.

@necoleduncan8111

4 жыл бұрын

@@zuzuspetals9281 really you're the first person that thinks that, everyone else thinks I'm a old soul 😔

Great rendition, Blake. R.I.P.P, Kenny Rogers. #Legend🌷

@anelladambrosio2513

Жыл бұрын

@@willockrudger6710 ci as o Willo!🙋😍😘💘🍀

he couldn't have done it any better ❤ perfect

He did the song Justice...Awesome!

What a great tribute to the Immortal Kenny Rogers! Good Job Blake!

@annadavid1272

2 жыл бұрын

@Honest Mark ?

@anelladambrosio2513

Жыл бұрын

@@willockrudger6710 ciao amico!🙋😍😘💝🌲

thanks blake for your beautiful song,,,,,i think your awsome,,,,,,,,rest in peace,,,,,,,,,kenny rogers💋💋💋💔💔

@justiceharrison5142

Жыл бұрын

Hello there Laura nice meeting you here

He did it justice

R.I.P kenny this was my very first song herd from him

@zammed2174

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

A country legend

@jonitacalonia3807

4 жыл бұрын

Nam LNam Tagalog move

My dear Kenny Rogers no one ever will replace you in country musics...

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.

@mikematthews31

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, Kenny was a cover too. Bobby Bare put out the first and best version, then Johnny Cash, bothering before Kenny Rogers.

Best cover of the song i've heard.👏

Blake? You sing like I would love to,..lucky bugger.🎵🎶🎶Kenny would be proud of you. Sing on...

❤️❤️❤️❤️Beautiful forever unfassbar schon zu hören super cool mega geil irene ccccool kkkkligt klingt klasse irene ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I listened to this song thousands of times on my turntable. I had five or six albums. Kenny, Jackson 5, Prince, Queen. That's about all i can remember. We had no cable so just baseball, football and music.

@Alteori

3 жыл бұрын

sometimes I envy the older generation. Things were so much simpler

Nobody can replace Mr. Kenny Rogers. But this one is amazing too!!

Classic voice, gorgeous face, handsome look! What a complete package 😍😍😍

Wish Blake Sang More Songs Like This And Stick To This Type Of Country Music

Blake Shelton is one of the best country singers :-)

Wooow yesss !!

Very good

@justiceharrison5142

Жыл бұрын

Hello there Shell nice meeting you here

Kenny will always be the top; but this is an excellent tribute

This is just as great as Kenny Rogers!

From Holland, and I'm so happy that I found this music

Blake is fine as it gets

Wow ! This is a real handsome Guy !!!! and besides he sings so well !

Thank you black shelton. Rest in peace Gambler

@iIAbu3abdIiGames

3 жыл бұрын

Blake *

Never thought a cover of this song could ever do it justice. I stand corrected

@almakomi5655

5 жыл бұрын

Wilton Burger you’re talking about Blake Shelton here....he makes every cover song sound much better

Blake Shelton wow love rendition of Kenny Rogers the Gambler. My Dad is who got me into his music and other Older Country music.

all I have to say is wow wow wow

Rest In Peace Kenny Roger... even the gambler left in the table but your legacy remain even the deal's done , you have your legacy remain Thank you

@calvinbell4065

4 жыл бұрын

Rip in kenny roger

RIP Kenny. This is great tribute to legend ❤️

This is the Blake I adore and miss.

@justiceharrison5142

Жыл бұрын

Hello there Kristen nice meeting you here

Great lyrics and Blake Shelton has a really nice voice 👍🇺🇸 🇸🇪

I'm from Iran. This song introduced me to the world of country music when I was 15.

@1handsmoke565

4 жыл бұрын

Reza Kamousi Yes ma’am. My father use to love this song especially when he was drunk 😵

Greetings from Croatia; I realy love Blake and his voice and music. Well done.

@ivicahuic6570

3 жыл бұрын

Slazem se u potpunosti👌👌

He did a great job of Kenny’s song. That extra twang.

@0nF1REy

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

I'm sure Kenny was smiling from heaven hearing Blake Shelton doing his classic song the Gambler.