daddy was a gambling man

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"