Songs About Gambling | Top 50 List

Amy Winehouse - Love Is a Losing Game

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 2007
• Label: Island 

Amy Winehouse has become a legendary musical personality in an incredibly short time. She managed to conquer the top music charts but could not cope with alcohol addiction that ended her life prematurely. Considering how emotionally Amy delivered her songs, she surely knew a thing or two about love. In this audio fragment, the singer does not recommend you to bet on love; however, remember that this delicate game also has some chance of winning. 

ABBA - The Winner Takes It All

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 2015
• Label: Polar

This Swedish band dominated the world music scene through the 70s and 80s. ABBA has become one of the most profitable projects in the music history and has left its mark on the industry. Although the musicians do not cover the topic in a typical context, they dilute the sad love story with obvious gambling analogies. This song will undoubtedly evoke nostalgic feelings in players who are used to go all the way and win enormous money with everything on the line.

Wishbone Ash - Diamond Jack

• Lyrics: Azlyrics 
• Released: 1977
• Label: MCA 

Wishbone Ash is a worthy representative of the rock scene that began to delight fans in the late 60s. This group has reached many achievements in the British music business. It relied on light rhythm, superb vocals and virtuoso guitar playing. In Diamond Jack, Wishbone Ash added some tenacious gambling phrases and performed the song at the highest level. That is why this tune can gratify not only gambling enthusiasts but also those who are constantly looking for new high-quality music. 

Tom Waits - On the Nickel

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1980
• Label: Asylum Records 

Many poker admirers will understand the references used in this song right away. Tom Waits devotes a few lines to 5th street in Los Angeles. However, the musician referred to the River - a concept that poker players come across all the time. Tom was a prominent representative of American jazz music in the 70s. In addition, he contributed to the blues genre establishment significantly. In the song, Waits will invite you on an emotional musical walk that will impress both gamblers and regular music lovers. 

Carpenters – Solitaire

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1975
• Label: A&M Records 

The Carpenters’ siblings dedicated this song to a tragic love story. Incredibly emotional performance, beautiful female vocals and witty wordplay referring to the famous card game will not leave you indifferent. The duo has been booming on the American scene with their soft rock style for 14 years. Richard and Karen have managed to sell over 100 million copies of their albums, and some of their tracks are relevant even today.

Solitaire is one of many examples of Carpenter’s musical creativity, and it is definitely worth listening to. 

Bob Dylan - Rambling, Gambling Willie

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1962
• Label: Columbia 

Bob Dylan was adept at conveying fascinating stories in his folk songs, and Rambling, Gambling Willie proved it. Although Bob sings the song in a playful, fun manner, actually, the song is a valuable life lesson for every gambler. It tells the adventurous story of the lucky and generous player Willie, who travelled around the country looking for new gambling victories. He shared his winnings with people in need, and everything was fine. But even after numerous improbable wins, Willie’s luck left him, and he ended up losing everything - even his life. 

Clint Black - A Good Run of Bad Luck

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1994
• Label: RCA 

You will surely imagine yourself visiting an old cowboy salon listening to Clint Black’s song. Of course, the musician focuses on a beautiful girl, but at the same time, he refers to things familiar to every compulsive gambler.

The singer repeatedly mentions the nature of high-roller gamblers in the song - those players who are ready to go all-in until they empty their pockets completely. The line “I’ve been to the table, and I’ve lost it all before” also expresses the risky nature of high-stakes playing. This track will delight your inner country music fan and remind you that gambling without self-control is pretty dangerous once again. 

Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1963
• Label: RCA Records 

You will surely agree that this list would not have been complete without the rock-and-roll king himself. Hundreds of millions of fans from all over the world will remember the image of Elvis Presley singing during his Las Vegas concert forever.

This tune will immerse you in the gambling capital’s entertaining atmosphere and teach you to perceive your gambling losses easily. And if luck is on your side, listen to the King’s line that says, “All you need’s a strong heart and a nerve of steel” to resist impulsive gambling decisions. Besides that, Presley praises Las Vegas’s unique spirit and claims that anyone will fall in love with this city at first sight. 

Katy Perry - Waking Up in Vegas

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 2009
• Label: Capitol 

If you have been living under a rock, Katy Perry is one of the most iconic personalities in the modern world pop music scene. She has received countless prestigious awards since 2001, and her energetic tracks continue to delight music lovers around the globe to this day.

As you can assume from this track’s title, Katy will tell you the story of a cheeky couple who fall victim to a typical Las Vegas hangover. The couple does not remember what happened last night and has to deal with many unexpected problems in the morning. The line “That’s what you get for waking up in Vegas” sums up the situation perfectly. 

Lady Gaga - Poker Face

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 2008
• Label: Streamline Records 

Since this song is an undeniable hit that millions of people worldwide heard, it certainly needs no introduction. Lady Gaga is one of the brightest stars on the international music scene. She is eccentric, unpredictable, charismatic and has numerous talents, including unrivalled acting.

In this song, the singer tries on the image of a confident poker player who will not allow opponents to read his emotions. The only catch is that Lady Gaga actually wanted to show that men desperate to get her attention could not digest her emotionless face.  

Stevie Nicks - The Dealer

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 2014
• Label: Warner Brothers 

Stevie Nicks is one of the most successful performers from the commercial perspective. Her songs have begun to inspire people in the late 60s, and even today, Steve continues to live her creative life.

The singer released The Dealer more than 50 years after starting her musical career, and the song turned out to be a thoughtful and somewhat of a philosophical gambling analogy to real life. You can probably relate to life situations in which everything happens in your favour, and it is you who deal cards in such cases. But everything changes at some point, and we do not even notice how we turned into players waiting for the next life card from some new dealer. 

Tim McGraw - Last Dollar (Fly Away)

• Genius: Genius
• Released: 2006
• Label: Curb 

Many gamblers know this bitter feeling of emptiness after an unsuccessful gaming session with a large bankroll. Of course, no one likes to lose, but at the same time, anyone can look at defeat from a more positive perspective.

The American country charts legend, Tim Graw, sings about the easier perception of his failures both in gambling and in real life. The musician sings, “Since I ain’t got nothing I’ve got nothing to lose,” and you should remember this phrase whenever you think that the sky is falling and everything in your life went sideways. 

Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns and Money

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1978
• Label: Asylum

Warren Zevon is also an iconic personality of the American music scene as he has presented listeners with dozens of incredibly touching and hit songs. The Lawyers, Guns and Money song has become one of the most successful works of the talented singer.

Warren came up with the idea to write this song after a real-life situation. Once in Cuba, Zevon unexpectedly took part in a dangerous crime story when his taxi driver decided to free his stolen daughter from captivity. Subsequently, the singer’s manager wanted to reach out to lawyers as quickly as possible, and Zevon added that they would also need guns and money to get out of this sudden adventure. 

Sting - Shape of My Heart 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1993
• Label: A&M 

This British musician has given the world many worthy hits, but Shape of My Heart is probably the most recognizable page of Sting’s creative life. This touching piece uses a card analogy to describe real-life concepts.

According to the singer, one of the song’s opening lines, “He doesn’t play for the money he wins,” refers to the fact that natural gamblers value the game itself instead of financial benefits. This statement can be true in any context, including gambling one as we often tend to focus on the end result rather than on the process of achieving our goal. 

Motörhead - Ace of Spades

• Lyrics: Azlyrics 
• Released: 1980
• Label: Bronze 

Heavy metal’s history would not be the same without Motörhead and their energetic tracks with powerful, provocative lyrics. The British ensemble has been in the business for 40 years and has formed a colossal musical legacy.

In Ace of Spades, the band will tell you about a desperate player who cares about nothing but the game itself. He is ready to lose his last money to feel the gambling euphoria and bet on “snake eyes” at least once more. Ace of Spades will delight you with a pretty fast melodic rhythm and daring Lemmy’s vocals that encourage you to go all-in during your next poker game 😊.

2 Chainz – Countin

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 2016
• Label: TRU 

Tauheed Epps, better known to listeners as 2 Chainz, has long been a prominent figure in the American rapper scene. In his song, he refers, “Bet a hundred thousand with the Falcons, / Lost a hundred thousand with the Falcons,” to the big sports bet on his favourite NFL team based in Atlanta.

2 Chainz does not dive too much into gambling here and focuses more on track’s flow. As a result, Countin got grasping clever lyrics and reminded Atlanta Falcons fans of their team’s heartbreaking losses, such as the Super Bowl 51’s defeat. 

George Strait - The Cowboy

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1984
• Label: MCA Records 

This song is another interpretation of a valuable life lesson about the high risks and mistakes that will change your life forever.

George Strait sings these lines in a calm, relaxing manner inherent to his unique country style. The singer makes the perfect analogy between a failed love story and card games when he sings, “When she dealt the cards, I bet my heart.” His tune’s hero knew that this game was unlikely to end with something good for him, and nevertheless, he made his bet. 

Bread - Lay Your Money Down

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1977
• Label: Elektra 

Flirting is a lot like some kind of gambling game, and the song captures that wonderfully. An American rock band, which has been conquering musical heights since the early 70s, dedicated this tune to everyone who tried to unravel the mystery of some beautiful woman. On the one hand, the character asks the girl to “put your cards on the table” finally. But on the other hand, this flirting game has already begun to bore him, and the beauty has little time left for her bluff tricks.

This slow-temping song will delight you with brilliant lyrics, fantastic guitar solos and excellent male vocals. 

AC/DC - The Jack

• Lyrics: Azlyrics 
• Released: 1975
• Label: Albert Productions 

Have you ever faced a card player who seemingly cannot lose and has everything in check during the game? If not, the song’s main character surely can share with you the experience of encountering such a card guru.

AC/DC dedicated The Jack to a female poker player who captivated the narrator either with her card moves or her beauty. As in the previous track, you can perceive the song from various angles as it has both powerful flirting implications and a lot of relevant card references. 

Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics 
• Released: 2013
• Label: Capitol Nashville 

If you wanted to listen to some American folk tune with well-written, engaging lyrics, this track would be for you. Darius Rucker will share with you a sensitive story about a gambling traveller. He wants to return home after losing all the money at the poker table.

The song begins with the words, “I’m thumbing my way into North Carolina,” and the character rethinks his actions during the trip. He says, “But I ain’t turning back to living that old life no more,” referring to his irresponsible life and leaves New England with high hopes for the future even though he has lost a lot. 

Frank Sinatra - Luck Be a Lady 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1965
• Label: Capitol 

This track by the legendary Frank Sinatra proves that real-life analogies can work in the opposite direction perfectly.

In the song, Frank or his character is going to attend some serious gambling event and asks for luck to be his Lady for the night. He knows how she treated other guys being distracted by different gambling tables and asks her to be with him exclusively with the phrase: “A lady doesn’t wander all over the room.” Such metaphorical lyrics and Frank Sinatra’s incredible voice clearly earned a place on our list. 

Kathy Mattea - Walking Away a Winner

• Lyrics: Genius 
• Released: 1974
• Label: Mercury Records 

Kathy Mattea’s song is another appropriate parallel between real life and gambling. The singer dedicated this tune to people who had to end a serious relationship and move ahead, hoping to find someone better. Kathy says, “I’m walking away from a losing game,” perhaps referring to a typical toxic relationship where one partner prevents the other from growing. And although true love was at stake, the girl ignored her feelings to regain her life and leave behind her loved one.

This melodic track will entertain you with incredible female vocals and lyrics that will inspire you to new achievements and victories. 

John Farnham - Playing to Win

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1988
• Label: Capitol Records 

While you might think John Farnham sings about his incredible thirst for gambling victories, this song is about another man who just wants to find his beloved.

After years of unsuccessful relationships, the character is ready to turn the page and face the future without paying attention to the past. The fast, energetic rhythm and the repeating line “This time I’m playing to win” hints that the main character is inspired to win more than ever. He will not hesitate to make his move and take advantage of the opportunity. 

The Eagles - Desperado 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1973
• Label: Asylum 

As a record-selling group, the Eagles have always been good at telling compelling stories. The singers made this ballad’s hero someone named Desperado, who has gotten out of deep relationships and does not want to let anyone into his life. The Eagles say the character, “Your prison is walking through this world all alone,” and advise him to hurry up with his searching for his new “queen of hearts.”

Whether you are a fan of top-notch romantic lyrics or gambling themes, Desperado is a worthy addition to any music library. 

Tyler Shaw - House of Cards 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 2015
• Label: Tyler Ip 

Tyler Shaw also relies on gambling themes to express his feelings in the song. This slow emotional tune can awaken in you some nostalgic memories of your love stories.

In the track, the guy imagines his world as a “house of cards,” which does not feel complete. It lacks one significant card, and of course, it is the queen of hearts. When the character meets this special person, she saves him from loneliness and becomes the house of cards’ final part. If you have been looking for a gambling-related song that would immerse you in a dreamy romantic atmosphere, this tune is perfect for you. 

Aerosmith - Deuces Are Wild 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1994
• Label: Geffen 

You cannot help but mention Aerosmith when talking about the most charismatic and successful American hard rock bands. The collective has been in business since 1970 and continues to give concerts even today.

In the song, Aerosmith wanted to show that a beautiful girl can turn your life upside down in just one evening once again. And now you imagine your couple as poker deuces that fit together perfectly. This iconic piece will impress you with its classy guitar sound and thoughtful lyrics with a funny ending. 

Doug Supernaw - Reno 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1993
• Label: BNA 

Doug Supernaw skillfully draws parallels between the gambling world and love stories that break someone’s heart every day. Doug begins the tune with a risky adventure in Reno, the American gambling capital, until the dawn of Las Vegas. But what seemed like an ordinary ballad about gambling failures turns into a symbolic comparison between heartless beauties and the harsh realities of overly passionate gamblers. Country enthusiasts or just fans of rhythmic calm instrumental music will surely appreciate the track and its gambling references. 

Leonard Cohen - The Stranger Song

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1967
• Label: Columbia 

Leonard Cohen presented the audience with a touching ballad in this tune. He focuses the lines on a woman who chooses men who do not understand what they want from their life. The singer calls them dealers because their actions are always unpredictable and similar to card dealings in this regard. And even though these men seem to want to be in a serious relationship, the woman realizes that they would rather continue to deal with some random real-life cards.

The song is a great example of a sensual, rhythmic tune from the 60s that showcases the singer’s vocals in the best possible light. 

 Van Morrison - On Raglan Road 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1988
• Label: Mercury 

Have you ever heard of musicians combining folk with American styles like jazz or blues? Van Morrison performed this song in this hybrid style devoting it to a failed love story. It refers to the cyclical nature of our lives and our tendency to fall in love prematurely in the line, “The Queen of Hearts still baking tarts.” In addition to the thoughtful lyrics, the song will surprise you with an unusual vocal performance with magnificent seem to be improvisational moments from Van Morrison. 

Bob Seger - Still the Same

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1978
• Label: Capitol Records 

While many singers and bands on this list refer to unsuccessful gambling stories, Bob Seger approached this song differently.

He tells you about a successful player who lives and breathes gambling. This character participated in risky activities and made numerous bets that turned out to be correct. But even despite his/her wild spirit and tendency to make impulsive decisions, he/she always adheres to the golden rule: “The trick you said was never play the game too long.”

Experienced gamblers will certainly agree that they should have finished many gaming sessions much earlier than they did, so this rule is a pretty effective recommendation. 

Kenny Rogers - The Gambler 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1978
• Label: Capitol Nashville 

Kenny Rogers has built this piece around a gambling theme. He shares with you an intriguing and instructive country story about an old gambler who could read faces both in cards and in real life. An experienced player tells the main character a few card tricks, but in fact, these rules also apply to everyday life. Kenny sings, “That the secret to survivin’ / Is knowin’ what to throw away / And knowin’ what to keep.”

In other words, a cold-blooded approach to decision-making can take you places both in gambling and in real-life situations. 

Bob Dylan - Huck’s Tune 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 2006
• Label: Sony / BMG Music 

This song puts Bob Dylan’s musical magnificence on display. This iconic singer has dedicated over 50 years to his legendary career, and for a good reason. He regularly gives us hit songs, and Huck’s Tune was among them.

The track revolves around several crucial life questions and relies on gambling metaphors. You will remember this tune thanks to the living legend’s recognizable voice, thoughtful text and numerous philosophical phrases that have not lost their weight over the years.

Ray Charles - Losing Hand

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1957
• Label: Atlantic 

You will clearly not lose if you add Ray Charles to your playlist. This singer went to great lengths to develop the American music scene in the post-war era. You will hear few words in this tune, but each of them will have a significant meaning. Ray made the riskiest bet possible - he believed in love and lost. He sings, “I gambled on your love, baby, and got a losing hand,” and you can surely relate to such an experience as each of us probably made stupid decisions regarding love relationships. 

April Wine - Roller 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics 
• Released: 1978
• Label: Capitol 

Founded back in 1969, April Wine organizes concerts even today. This Canadian rock band became commercially successful not only in their home country but also in the neighbouring USA, which was a rarity for Canadian music bands of the time.

April Wine’s song tells us about a girl who loves to gamble at high bets. She is a high roller who prefers to spend some time in Las Vegas rather than with her friends in L.A. Even though “people try to tell her she’s crazy,” this player ignores all warnings and makes decisions on his own.

From a musical perspective, the tune is almost perfect - it has a fast, energetic rhythm, meaningful lyrics and melodic guitar solos. 

Bruce Springsteen - Atlantic City 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1993
• Label: Columbia 

Bruce Springsteen is another talented musician who has started his career in 1969 and continues to play concerts ever since. He has won numerous awards, including 20 Grammys and even an Oscar.

The singer dedicated this tune to a thoughtful memoir about some guy hoping to find his girlfriend in Atlantic City. While the line “now, our luck may have died, and our love may be cold” definitely does not mean anything good, the guy is not discouraged and wants to reunite with his beauty in the place where the sand turns to gold. Get ready to hear Bruce’s unique, charismatic vocals as they will guide you through this slightly sad story. 

Kelsea Ballerini - Fun and Games 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 2017
• Label: Black River Entertainment 

The present American country pop scene indeed has tons of talented performers, and Kelsea Ballerini is one of them. In this track, a promising young star tells you about a situation that most adult listeners are probably familiar with when you break up with someone but cannot turn the page and continue to see your former loved one.

Kelsea does not take that kind of relationship seriously and highlights this in the line: “Cause it’s all fun and games / It’s all poker face.” But as we know, in reality, these love games last only until one of the partners feels pain again. 

Tex Ritter - Deck of Cards 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1948
• Label: Capitol Records 

Country Hall of Fame member Tex Ritter has performed for over 45 years and has given the world quite a few timeless hit songs. However, in the case of this track, you get something unusual as it is literally a story without any rhymes.

The tune tells you about a soldier who was supposed to be punished for using cards in the church. The Marshal allows the frivolous soldier to explain his actions, and he says that the deck of cards means much more to him than a gambling tool. While you will not find direct gambling references in this piece, it will show you that even a small, insignificant item like a deck of cards can mean the world to someone. 

Townes Van Zandt - Mr Mudd and Mr Gold 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1971
• Label: Poppy 

Townes van Zandt wanted to remind us of the fluid nature of life in this song, especially in regards to luck. And even if it seems to you that there are no upcoming victories on the horizon, fate can always surprise you with an unexpected reward and return you to your golden days. The singer performs the song in his usual folk style and uses the gambling theme to express its central theses. 

Billy Joel - Easy Money 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1983
• Label: Columbia 

They say that money is not the main thing in life, but it unquestionably plays a significant role. The song’s main character has worked hard for years, but today he wants easy money. On the one hand, his logic is totally understandable; however, the hero chose to gamble to make money. Of course, luck is quite a changeable thing, and no one knows when exactly he/she will discover the golden opportunity to change his/her life.

But this tune’s hero seems to forget about rational thinking and sings, “If you’ve got a game of chance / Take me to the tables.” Who knows, maybe Billy Joel wanted to remind us that sometimes we need to add some unpredictability to our everyday life. 

The Dubliners - The Galway Races 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1967
• Label: TIM 

The Galway Races are typical Irish folk music. The Dubliners have been popularizing this genre from 1962 to 2012.

In this song, the narrator attends a colourful horse race in the city of Galway, which has attracted many people from all over Ireland. The event offers guests dozens of entertainment options, including gambling and horse racing betting. The tune focuses more on the festival itself and allows listeners to experience the festive atmosphere that has reached over half a million people. 

B.B. King - Gambler’s Blues 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1967
• Label: Ariola Extra 

One of the most successful guitarists and blues artists of all time wanted to tell you his experience of love through the lens of gambling. And although many will say that risky entertainment has nothing to do with love, these things are much more similar than they might seem at first glance.

The only difference is that you put your mental well-being on the line by choosing your loved one, whereas in gambling almost everything revolves around money.

Blues enthusiasts will appreciate this tune for B.B. King’s mind-blowing performance and catchy intelligent lines. 

Jim Croce - Bad Bad Leroy Brown 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1973
• Label: ABC 

Although Jim Croce has failed to please us with a long musical career, his legacy contains many beautiful melodic compositions. Bad Bad Leroy Brown serves as an instructive lesson for anyone who tends to be pretentious and overconfident.

The song’s character was a successful gambler, wore stylish clothes, had expensive cars and a lot of weapons. However, even this whole set did not help him escape a jealous husband’s wrath when Leroy decided to flirt with a lonely beauty in a bar. Even if you are not into gambling yet, this folk piece with pretty simple grasping lyrics will surely put a smile on your face. 

Train - Lottery 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics 
• Released: 2017
• Label: Columbia 

Who would have thought that a track called Lottery has a romantic connotation? In the song, no one was literally buying a winning lottery ticket, but some guy got something much more valuable - a love. And every time he meets his girlfriend, he feels like a winner of the life lottery: “Every time you’re here with me / It’s like I won the lottery.” Train performed the song in a pop-rock manner and used the mentioned gambling analogy several times. 

Blood, Sweat & Tears - Go Down Gamblin’

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1971
• Label: Columbia 

Listen to this track at least once, and its virtuoso instrumental parts will hook you for a long time. The Blood, Sweat & Tears band has managed to create a powerful energetic tune that engages listeners with its rock ‘n’ roll spirit from the first seconds.

You will learn the story of a natural gambler who lost every time playing any classic game: “Down in a crap game, I’ve been losin’ at roulette.” And yet, the character does not take these losses seriously. Instead, he will do whatever it takes to get his desired winnings or “Go Down Gamblin’.” 

The Clash - The Card Cheat

• Lyrics: Genius 
• Released: 1979
• Label: CBS / Epic 

You can hardly overestimate this British band’s musical talent’s versatility. The musicians began their journey to fame by performing at small underground parties and have reached the rock-and-roll hall of fame. The Clash has always been faithful to their punk convictions and spent their own money so their fans could get cheaper concert tickets.

The Card Cheat is the perfect musical analogy for people trying to improve their lives in unfair ways. This tune will hook you with eccentric vocals and exciting lyrics with some cool gambling references. 

Corb Lund - All I Wanna Do Is Play Cards 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics 
• Released: 2005
• Label: Stony Plain Records 

The song takes you on a journey with an obsessed player who wants to do nothing but play cards. While such a gambling addiction can have serious consequences in real life, Corb Lund performs the tune in an unobtrusive satirical manner using various well-known gambling concepts. If you do not mind giving a listen to some cheerful country song, add this track to your playlist without any hesitation. 

Wilco - Casino Queen 

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1995
• Label: Reprise Records 

Wilco is one of the brightest representatives of the American alternative rock industry. This group began to attract its first fans in 1994. And despite frequent line-up changes, it is still active.

According to the author, the song Casino Queen has an interesting backstory. He dedicated it to that one day when he visited the riverboat casino with his father. Impressed by the casino atmosphere, his father gave Jeff Tweedy the idea to write a song about some gambling establishment, and the singer did not miss this opportunity to create a worthy piece.  

Big K.R.I.T. - Life Is a Gamble

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 2013
• Label: Cinematic Music Group 

Big K.R.I.T. will share with you his emotions and concerns about loved ones in this song. Although the hip-hop artist focuses on some negative aspects of our life, it does not mean that the tune will mess up your mood. It has quality flow and thoughtful lyrics that numerous listeners can relate to. Big K.R.I.T. has devoted more than 15 years to a rapper career and has successfully diluted its texts with various thematic words, including gambling ones. For example, he says, “you gotta know when to fold your cards” in regards to real-life situations when you give up any risky doings and understand that it was the right decision. 

Garth Brooks - Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House 

• Lyrics: Azlyrics
• Released: 1990
• Label: Capitol Records 

Garth Brooks is a living legend of American country and folk music with over 68 million records sold and several prestigious music awards under his belt. The singer performed in front of an audience in 1984 for the first time. And even despite long breaks, he does not stop giving concerts to this day.

The song Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House has nothing to do with a mighty poker hand. It is a bouncy tune celebrating a happy suburban home life. Garth permeated the entire song with positive vibes and cleverly used the card term to refer to the couple’s supposed desire to fill their home with children’s laughter. 

Grateful Dead - Deal

• Lyrics: Genius
• Released: 1972
• Label: Warner Brothers

This countercultural group from the 60s has a huge fan base all over the world, and for a good reason. The band was pretty progressive for its time and combined several musical genres in their songs, including country-rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock and others.

The Grateful Dead made this song somewhat of a musical gambling guide. An experienced player will share with you the facts from his risky life and explain to you why you should “watch each card you play and play it slow.”