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For many years, singer Kenny Rogers was often referred to as the gambler because of his song:
Kenny Rogers – The Gambler Lyrics
On a warm summer's eve
On a train bound for nowhere
I met up with the gambler
We were both too tired to sleep
So we took turns a-starin'
Out the window at the darkness
The boredom overtook us,
And he began to speak
He said, "Son, I've made a life
Out of readin' people's faces
Knowin' what the cards were
By the way they held their eyes
So if you don't mind me sayin'
I can see you're out of aces
For a taste of your whiskey
I'll give you some advice"
So I handed him my bottle
And he drank down my last swallow
Then he bummed a cigarette
And asked me for a light
And the night got deathly quiet
And his face lost all expression
He said, "If you're gonna play the game, boy
You gotta learn to play it right
You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the dealin's done
Every gambler knows
That the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away
And knowin' what to keep
'Cause every hand's a winner
And every hand's a loser
And the best that you can hope for is to die
In your sleep
And when he finished speakin'
He turned back toward 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
You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done
You've got to know when to hold 'em (when to hold 'em)
Know when to fold 'em (when to fold 'em)
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done
You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done...
Songwriters: SCHLITZ, DON
The Gambler lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Did Kenny rogers the singer die?
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Kenny Rogers is still alive as of October 7, 2012.
What year was lucille by Kenny rogers released?
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Lucille - Kenny Rogers song - was created on 1977-01-24.
Did Kenny rogers have total hip surgery?
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Yes he has But he has stated that he wont do it again because its risky at his age...72
What movie had the song Lady by Kenny Rogers in it?
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
How much is Kenny rogers card worth?
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$250 Million. Much more then say, Rod Stewart.
What songs did Kenny rogers write?
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Kenny Rogers sings country music - or, more acurately American Country/Folk music
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Janice, May 1958 to April 1960; divorced after having one child.
Jean, October 1960 to 1963.
Margo, October 1964 to 1976; divorced after having one child.
Marianne, October 1977 to 1993; divorced after having one child.
Wanda, married in June 1997 and now have twins.
How can I download Kenny rogers songs for free?
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What is Kenny Rogers Roasters's motto?
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Kenny Rogers Roasters's motto is 'For Deliciously Healthy Food.'.
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Yes he has two. Blaine with his Daughter Carole, and Keaton with his son Kenny Jr.
Did Dolly Parton sing with Kenny rogers?
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No, Dolly has only been married once to a man named Carl Dean. They married in 1966 and are still married today. Dolly did a movie with Burt Reynolds in the 1980s, so rumors circulated that the two were romantically involved, but this is not true.
Where does Kenny Rogers the baseball player live?
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Kenny Rogers still performs, making musical appearances around the country. He is also a regular on the daytime talk show circuit, showing up regularly on Rachael Ray, The View, and Good Morning America, to name a few. As well, he is lends his talents to commercials, the most recent of which is a Geico commercial which began airing in 2014. He released his memoir, "Luck or Something Like It" in 2012.
How many wives did Roy Rogers have?
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Three:
Lucille Ascolese, 1933 till divorce in 1935.
Grace Wilkins, who Roy met a month after his first marriage, 1936 till her death soon after childbirth in 1946.
Dale Evans, 1947 till Roy's death in 1998.
How much does Kenny rogers get for a concert?
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I heard $250,000 in cash only that only he will take
What is the objective and issues of Kenny Rogers Roaster?
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The food wasn't that good, but I cannot remember how the prices were. The food wasn't that good, but I cannot remember how the prices were.
What happen to marianne Gordon rogers?
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She divorced Kenny in 1993 and is now married to Fred Alias. She lives in Athens, GA.