I am a roving gambler
I gambled all around
Wherever I meet with a deck of cards
I lay my money down
Lay my money down
Boys, I lay my money down
Yes I do
Ooh mercy
I've gambled in Frisco
I've gambled in Maine
I'm on my way to Atlanta GA
I'm gonna knock down my last game
Knock down my last game, boys
I'm gonna knock down my last game
Yes I am
Mama dear mama
You know I love you well
But the love she has for this gambling man
Ain't no human tongue can tell
Human tongue can tell
Lord no human tongue can tell
Mama dear mama
I'd tell you if I can
The next time you see your little darling
She gonna be with this gambling man
Be with this gambling man, woman
She gonna be with this gambling man