Gambler

*(Verse 1)* We sit by the fire on Alaska’s grey land, The old man nods, there’s peace in his hand. «Listen, my son,» — he says with a sigh, «I’ll tell you a tale from days long gone by.» *(Chorus)* Don’t chase the gold, boy, don’t rush, don’t run, Happiness ain’t in coins, it’s already begun. You’ll lose your peace, you’ll lose the dawn’s light, You’ll turn around — and your years are gone, just like that, right?» *(Verse 2)* «I was young and strong, wind in my hair, Gold in my pan — a gleam everywhere. Nuggets I found, joy in my chest, But the cards called me — and reason took rest.» *(Verse 3)* «In a saloon at night, where smoke filled the air, My gold slipped away — fate wasn’t so fair. Greed clouded my mind, passion burned hot, I lost it all by the midnight spot.» *(Chorus)* Don’t chase the gold, boy, don’t rush, don’t run, Happiness ain’t in coins, it’s already begun. You’ll lose your peace, you’ll lose the dawn’s light, You’ll turn around — and your years are gone, just like that, right?» *(Verse 4)* «Now I’m old and sick, in my cabin so small, But wisdom came — it guides me through all. Strength ain’t in gold, but in honest toil, In family’s smile, in a star’s gentle coil.» *(Verse 5)* «Love life, my son, take it as it may, Hardships are lessons — they show you the way. Be strong in spirit, keep kindness near, And the Lord will help you through every year.» *(Outro — fading chorus)* Don’t chase the gold… don’t rush… don’t run… Happiness ain’t in coins… it’s already… begun… You’ll lose your peace… the dawn’s… light… You’ll turn around… and your years… are… gone…