I am a gambling man I play the game of chance I only place a bet When the odds are on romance [Chorus] I am I am I'm a gambling man I try to win every game I play for keeps It's all I seek I am, I am a gambling man I've played in every bar I always play with sin Lose the shirt off my back But I always win it back again Gla** of whisky in my hand A couple of cards up my sleeve What can I do with the Queen of Hearts Oh honey you wouldn't believe