The Gambler
(RR 281) Wade Driver
OPENER
Grand Square
On a warm summerŽs evening on a train bound for nowhere
I met up with the gambler, we were both to tired to sleep.
So we took turns a starinŽ out the window at the darkness
ŽTil boredom overtook us, and he began to speak
Allemande & Weave
You got to know when to hold Žem, know when to fold Žem
Know when to walk away and know when to run
You never count your money when youŽre sittinŽ at the table
ThereŽll be time enough for countinŽ when the dealinŽs done
FIGURE
Heads Square Thru count 'em 4 hands round
You make a Right Hand Star
The Heads Star Left, roll it one time and then
Same pair and do a Dosado
Swing Thru and then the Boys Trade
Swing the corner lady round and Promenade
You never count your money when youŽre sittinŽ at the table
ThereŽll be time enough for countinŽ when the dealinŽs done
MIDDLE BREAK
Grand Square
He said "Son, IŽve made a life out of readinŽ peopleŽs faces,
And knowinŽ what their cards were by the way they held their eyes.
So if you donŽt mind me sayinŽ, I can see your out of aces.
For a taste of your whiskey, IŽll give you some advice"
Allemande & Weave
You got to know when to hold Žem, know when to fold Žem
Know when to walk away and know when to run
You never count your money when youŽre sittinŽ at the table
ThereŽll be time enough for countinŽ when the dealinŽs done
CLOSER
Grand Square
So when heŽd finish speakinŽ, he turned back towards the window
Crushed out his cigarette and 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.
Allemande & Weave
You got to know when to hold Žem, know when to fold Žem
Know when to walk away and know when to run
You never count your money when youŽre sittinŽ at the table
ThereŽll be time enough for countinŽ when the dealinŽs done