Gambling Blues from October Moon by John Rasmussen

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2.	Gambling Blues	4:03

Lyrics

When I was a young boy
Daddy told me son
Never throw your cards
Until the last deal’s done

Chorus
(Oh Oh Oh
Got those gamblin’ blues
Still they try to tell me
Anyway you win you’re gonna lose)

Daddy loves whisky
Mamma craves gin
I just love to throw the dice
Watch the money rollin’ in

(Chorus)

Mamma was a lady
Daddy rode the rails
Sister washes dishes
Brother’s out on bail

(Chorus)

Went down to the river
But the water’s too damn cold
Goin’ back to gamblin’ hall
Fill my purse with gold

(Chorus)

Waitin’ by the station
Ticket in my hand
Need to find some sunshine
Got to make a plan

(Chorus)

Credits

from October Moon, released January 20, 2025
Written by John Rasmussen

John Rasmussen - vocals, guitar
Maggie Duncan - fiddle
Ben Robertson - double bass
Butterfly Bertam - percussion
Jesse Rasmussen, Kate Berry & Mona Ray-Greig - harmony vocals

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