I'm a Gambler

I’M A GAMBLER

By Rainey Wetnight

(Guitar Intro)

If riches can’t buy happiness, they sure can buy some peace.
I’m slaving day to day, and hoping not to break my lease.
Yeah, I’m a gambler, and I’m playing with my life.
What else you gonna do - what else you GOTTA do - when money’s tight?

I’ve no renter’s insurance, or any coverage for my car.
If the police pull me over, they’ll surely lock me up behind gray bars.
Yeah, I’m a gambler, and I’m playing with my life.
What else you gonna do - what else you GOTTA do - when money’s tight?

(Slow-Burn Guitar Solo)

I work two jobs already, but they just don’t pay enough.
If I get another one, I’ll sleep four hours a night, and that’s too rough.
Yeah, I’m a gambler, and I’m playing with my life.
What else you gonna do - what else you GOTTA do - when money’s tight?

I shun the doctor’s office, because I know what they’ll say:
“We’re going to bill you later”, but with my soul I’ll have to pay!
Yeah, I’m a gambler, and I’m playing with my life.
What else you gonna do - what else you GOTTA do - when money’s tight?

(Guitar Outro)