The Gambler
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Verse:
A E
Well I know I can't win
D E
Still I bet on everything
A E
There's a devil in me
D E
Screaming out for lottery
A E
I need three in a row
D E
If you want to see me glow
A E
Always on a losing streak
D E
I'm a compulsive gambling freak
[Refrão]
D E A F#m
I'm always dealt a shitty hand, hell I never understand
D E A E
But still I'm drawn to all these stupid games
D A E F#m
And I'll be rolling the dice all my life indeed
D A E F#m D E
Even though the odds are laughing at me
Verse:
D E A E
Well I hate to admit
D E
But I think I'm losing it
A E
I can't seem to let it go
D E
And now I'm running out of dough
[Refrão]
D E A F#m
Everyone else seem to win, and it's eating me from within
D E A E
But still I'm drawn to all these silly games
D A E F#m
And I'll be rolling the dice all my life indeed
D A E F#m D E
Even though the odds are laughing at me
INSERT SOLO HERE
[Refrão]
D E A F#m
I'm always dealt a shitty hand, hell I never understand
D E A E
But still I'm drawn to all these stupid games
D A E F#m
And I'll be rolling the dice all my life indeed
D A E F#m D E
Even though the odds are laughing at me
D E A
How to play The Gambler
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.