Blake Shelton ~ "The Gambler" 

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

NO ONE will ever replace Kenny. But Blake did awesome with this song.

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

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.

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

They don’t make these timeless country hits anymore.

My grandmother loves Kenny Rogers songs rip both of you

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

Even us non-Country Music fans miss Kenny today.

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

Blake shelton el jugador.kenny rogers❤❤

Rip Kenny Rogers

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

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

We lost the legend Kenny rogers

This song is a metaphor for life…

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

The Legendary

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

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

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

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.

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

Kenny you are the Gambler FOREVER...♥️

Mister kenny didn’t die he just knew when walk away

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

In my opinion the greatest country song of all time

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

Kenny is the man at this song but Blake did a good job

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

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

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

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. :)

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

Blake Shelton my favourite county singer

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

*Country music is simply the best...love it so much and blessings to all that read this.👍✨😘*

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 this song so much,,,,, my marriage is over,,,,,for quite a few years now,,,,,he shuts me out with conversation,,,, we life to gether,,,, i guess with no respect or love,,,,,,,,,song sure fits my life

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

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.

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

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

This man could fill a stadium

Rest in peace Kenny Rodgers

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

Definitely one of my favorite versions of this classic

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

I love country songs like Keny Rogers n u Mr. Shelton, it's a beautiful song.

A brilliant tribute to the late Kenny Rodgers.

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

This is just as great as Kenny Rogers!

Blake is fine as it gets

he couldn't have done it any better ❤ perfect

This song holds all that a parent would describe to their child of what the world holds for them..

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

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

I just like Blake . such wonderful gentleman

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

Good job Blake. R I p Kenny.

Heaven didn't gain an angel, they gained a legend. Rest In Peace Kenny ❤️🙏

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

all I have to say is wow wow wow

He did the song Justice...Awesome!

He did this song so well... Love Blake

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

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

Lord I ❤️ this guy

I love country music and Russia with love ❤

BLAKE SHELTON IS A CUTE GUY GOOD SINGER.

My favourite country singer of all times are George Straight, Alan Jackson & Blake Shelton.

This guy is so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so good god bless him

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

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

the dryness in Kenny rogers voice made this song so much more better .

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

Great Song 👍🎤🤠🎸 Super Musik 👍🎤🤠🎸

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

Back when Blake sang country music. He was really good then. He's always been handsome. wow!

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

Blake Shelton paying tribute to Kenny Rogers the Gambler.

Kenny R.I.P 🙏 GREAT JOB BLAKE

I grew up on the Kenny Rogers version and Blake Shelton did an excellent job

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

The gambler will always I mean always be kenny's song no matter what

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

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

Kenny Rogers just dropped in to see what condition his condition was in and reunited with The Gambler. RIP

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

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

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

BEST COURNTRY SONG EVER. I also love alan jackson and john denver. LOVE YOU COUNTRY BOY

We will miss you dearly .but you left a legacy of memories through your music which will never die ..rip K.R..

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

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.

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 👍

..o my god...I love this song....he sung it perfectly...good guy....he is getting more and more sympatheticly for ..💗 him..wow what a man!

I really love Blake's version of this song. It's absolutely amazing!