Gambling Man
View chords used in this chart
Cm7=8,10,8,8,8
Bb=6,8,8,7,6,6
Ab=4,6,6,5,4,4
G7=3,5,3,4,3,3
F=1,3,3,2,1,1
Intro - Cm Ab Bb Cm (2x)
Cm7
I met you once, i loved you twice
Ab Bb Cm7
Thats the way this tale begins
Cm7
I played my hand, i rolled the dice
Ab Bb Cm7
Now im paying for my sins
Cm7 Ab Bb Cm7
I got some bad ad-diction baby its you yeah yeah thats right
Ab Bb
And i feel you taking over me
G7
Could luck be a lady in here tonight
[Refrão]
Cm7
My odds are stacked
Ive never been a gambling man
Bb
ive never had the winning hand
Ab G7
but for you i'd lose it all
Cm7
My odds are stacked
Ive never been a gambling man
Bb
ive never had the winning hand
Ab G7
but for you i'd lose it all
G7 Cm7 Ab Bb Cm7
(Baby i'd lose it all)
Verse:
Baby oh Could you be the queen of hearts
Ab Bb Cm7
or the devil in disguise
With every move
Ab Bb Cm7
I'm blinded by those diamonds in her eyes
Ab Bb Cm7
I got some bad ad-diction baby its you yeah yeah thats right
Ab Bb
And i feel you taking over me
G7
Could luck be a lady in here tonight
[Refrão]
Cm7
My odds are stacked
Ive never been a gambling man
Bb
ive never had the winning hand
Ab G7
but for you i'd lose it all
Cm7
My odds are stacked
Ive never been a gambling man
Bb
ive never had the winning hand
Ab G7
but for you i'd lose it all
Bridge:
Cm7 Cm7 F Cm7
Im raptured in your sweet lovin but it feels just like a curse
F Cm7 F G7
you're beneath my skin I start tremblin with this love so dan-gerous
(Mute strings with hand) G7
place your bets i want you place your bets why dont you just place your
bets on me
(Repeat chorus 2x)
How to play Gambling Man
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.