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The Gambler
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"The Gambler," a timeless classic by Kenny Rogers, spins a tale of wisdom imparted during a chance encounter on a train. With its memorable opening line, "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em," the song transcends its country roots to offer universal life lessons.
The lyrics tell the story of a conversation between a seasoned gambler and a young man and delve into themes of risk, strategy, and resilience. Each verse encapsulates the essence of decision-making, teaching us that life, much like poker, requires patience, intuition, and the courage to walk away when the time is right.
It is also the story of a brother and a sister who were meant to be together before they were born, a song told by a gambler giving sage advice on how to navigate life's twists and turns, and hopefully, for all of us, breaking even at the end of our journeys by being dealt an ace that we can keep.
Join me and Nashville recording artist Blu Waters, the voice behind the songs we feature in each episode. The same songs guide the reading from my soon-to-be-published book I’m Just a Country Song: Three Chords and Only My Truth.
“When I do get that instinctual gut feeling that something isn't right, it isn't very long before I remove myself. Each time this happens, I learn a little more and pick up on it a little sooner.” - Blu Waters
In This Episode:
- What three things does the song “The Gambler” talk about, making it a true country song?
- In the card game of life, how do you know what cards to throw away, when to fold them, and when to run?
- Let's sing along with Blu as she sings “The Gambler”
- Lyrics and chapter reading
- Teaser and quiz for episode 15 (“Heart Like A Truck”)
Connect with Blu Waters:
Website - https://www.chooseyourblu.com/
Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/iambluwaters/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iambluwaters/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@iambluwaters
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@iambluwaters
Connect with Darlene Chambers:
Website - https://fullcircles.biz/
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