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Gamblers Blues

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Gamblers Blues by Travis Tritt

Gambler's Blues
As Recorded By Travis Tritt
(1987 Recording From The 2026 Album Proud Of The Country)

Intro
D C G D C G D  G  D G D A D

Verse 1
DI've Always Been ICntrigueGd ByD A Gambler
The Way He Throws His CLife OutG On ThDe Line
GOne Day He Might Be A Big HighD RolleGr
And The DNext Day He Won'tA Even Have DA Dime

Verse 2
DI Never Thought OfC MyselGf AsD A Gambler
Though I've Wagered On Her CLovin'G ManDy Times
And Now I'm GStanding Here The Empty HandedD LoseGr
With DJust Her CheatingA Memory Left DBehind

Chorus
So When You GLook At Me You're Lookin' At AD Gambler
Though I Do Not Bet With Money Like Most ADo
Lord, I DBet My Heart Her Love Would BeG Faithful
But DLady Luck HasA Left Me With ThDe Blues

Instrumental Break
D  C D  C D G  D G D A D

Verse 3
DYeah, She Had Me BCelievin' That ShDe Loved Me
Even Though We'd CHad Rough TimesD Before
And GNow I Sit Alone And Cry ForD HouGrs
While DShe's Out With TheA Guy She Left MDe For

Chorus
So When You GLook At Me You're Lookin' At AD Gambler
Though I Do Not Bet With Money Like Most ADo
Lord, I DBet My Heart Her Love Would BeG Faithful
But DLady Luck HasA Left Me With ThDe Blues
DOh, Yeah

Outro
D C D   C D  G D G D A D
C D   C D  G D G D A D
C D   C D  G D G
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Gamblers Blues?

The chords for Gamblers Blues are: D, C, G, A

What is the original key of Gamblers Blues?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Gamblers Blues?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Gamblers Blues in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Gamblers Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Gamblers Blues on ukulele?

Chord Gamblers Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Gamblers Blues?

Gamblers Blues uses 4 chords: D, C, G, A

What is the easiest way to play Gamblers Blues?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Gamblers Blues released in?

Gamblers Blues was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Gamblers Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Gamblers Blues to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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