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Gambling Man

by Chris John Howe

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Johnny found a way how to make some cash,
Out on the side
So he text some friends, out on a group chat,
But no one replied
It was a one-shot deal, in the field of dreams,
A Chance to be a millionaire
So he went on his own, and left his home
Guess he Has to start somewhere

When I was a gambling man
I thought I had a game plan
Some you win but most you lose
Drank booze to drown the blues
When I was a gambling man

Saturday night, he bet on a fight
Put a tonne on the underdog
But the dog went down, in the seventh round
He was Sleeping like a log
That can’t be right, must’ve took a dive
Ripped up the paper slip
Next time around, he’ll go through the rounds
He just needed to be fit

When I was a gambling man
I thought I had a game plan
Some you win but most you lose
Drank booze to drown the blues
When I was a gambling man

3:15, at the Goodwood fest
Billy Irish was his name
Put your house on the horse, he’s ran this course
The tip is a sure win
At the final fence, it was down to two
He was leading by a head
Crack of the whip had no effect
The race was dead

When I was a gambling man
I thought I had a game plan
Some you win but most you lose
Drank booze to drown the blues
When I was a gambling man

Five years later, it’s a different game
The losses mounted up
Lost the house, the wife and kids
My home is now the pub
When I look back, I played the Jack
It was just a bit of fun
Now I’m all alone, I’m staring down
The barrel of a loaded gun

When I was a gambling man
I thought I had a game plan
Some you win but most you lose
Drank booze to drown the blues
When I was a gambling man

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released February 18, 2021

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Chris John Howe Maesteg, UK

Welcome to my page! Here you will see my musical journey, all catalogued. I was born and raised in South Wales, UK. I started writing my own songs in May ’20, a little later than normal! Although I have plenty to say and past experiences to put into music. I hope my music finds you well and I wish you all good health and happiness. Thanks, Chris ... more

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