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He doesn't drink
He doesn't smoke
He doesn't fool around
When he plays in town
He just goes for broke
And when he is away
She can't help but feel the chill
'Cause daddy is a gamblin' man
But mama loves him still
She counts her blessings
While he counts his cards
The only other girl
In his whole wide world
Is the queen of hearts
She knows he can't quit
He just hasn't got the will
'Cause daddy is a gamblin' man
But mama loves him still
Mama said love comes with a price
It's a turn of the cards
It's a roll of the dice
She's always waiting
When he comes back home
She tries to hide the tears
As he says, "My dear
The money's all gone"
But as he lays sleeping
She goes to pawn her wedding band
And bring him back the money
And pray for a decent hand
She prays that their luck will change
But knows it probably never will
'Cause daddy is a gamblin' man
But mama loves him still