Gambler's Blues
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
But i think i must have it bad
Yeah, you know i don't know what love is people
Whoah, but i think i must have it bad
Yeah, you know some people say love is just a gamble
But whatever it is, it's enough to drive old b. mad
They say love is just a proposition people
It's strictly a game of give and take
Yeah, they tell me love, love, love is a proposition people
They say it's strictly a game of give and take
Whoah, but my woman took all i gave her
And i'm here to tell to you that love proposition stuff's a fake
Oh, i don't claim to be no gambler people
Oh, i don't' know much about the dice
Yes, i don't claim to be no gambler people
I tell you i don't know much about the dice
Oh, but i wait and my baby knows
She knows i'm not the kind who's gonna crap out twice
Yes, she left me early this mornin'
I don't know the reason why
She just got up early this mornin'
Didn't even say good-bye
But i love you, i love you, you know i love you baby
Although you made me cry
Yes, there are a lot of women who want me
Oh, but how you satisfy
Gambler's Blues
King Crimson's 'Gambler's Blues' stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock evolution, blending complex jazz fusion with psychedelic rock elements. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track showcases the group's signature interplay between guitar, bass, and drums, often featuring the distinctive contributions of Robert Fripp and Michael Giles. The song reflects the era's fascination with themes of risk and fortune, delivered through a dynamic arrangement that shifts between heavy, driving rhythms and melodic, atmospheric passages. As part of the band's extensive discography, 'Gambler's Blues' exemplifies the intricate compositional depth and improvisational freedom that defined King Crimson's legacy in progressive music.