When I came up to the city
It's a pity I didn't know what I know now
We're told life is one big gamble, man
but nobody begins to tell us how
 
A game of chance, rolling of the dice
Hard to believe when you're young and life is nice
Experience is coming at you fast and it will be hard
Gotta make decisions, one day you've got to cut a card
 

If I'm in Deadwood or Las Vegas
I've been more out, than I've been home
Play my own tune when I'm alone
Easy choice, easy code
down here on the open road
Oo – oo, yeah . on the open road


Girl – the biggest gamble of my life
I want a friend do you wants to be a wife
From the beginning - half my winnings will go out
Am I gonna give you – all my whereabouts?
 
The road to Deadwood - is one tough drive
But a gambling man needs to feel alive
Cut me the cards please - full house or a flush?
I'm here, got a beer – I'm in no rush


I'm the gambler with faith in fool's gold
I can't put my faith in love
Better put faith in heaven above
Easy choice, easy code
Down here on the open road
Oo, easy road . Oh yeah