Discover “An Ace To Keep”, a country song that blends the strength of old western roots with the pure emotion of a heartfelt story about love, hope, and destiny. 🎶 With a style that honors the great legends of country while adding a modern freshness, this track is meant to stay with you like that one “ace up your sleeve” you’ll never let go of.
If you love soundscapes that bring to mind Texas sunsets, acoustic guitars, deep vocals, and lyrics that speak about real life, this song is for you. 🤎 Picture a cowboy sitting on the porch of his ranch, guitar in hand, telling his story to the wind: that’s the essence of “An Ace To Keep”.
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This song is more than music — it’s a journey through wide open roads, the silence of the night, and emotions that stay forever. 🌌🎸
Lyrics:
Verse 1
One summer evening, feeling the heat,
On a train with no set destination,
I encountered a seasoned player,
Both of us too weary to sleep.
We alternated gazes into the night,
Watching darkness pass by the window,
Until monotony took over,
And he began to share his tale.
Verse 2
He said: "Son, I've spent my days
Reading the stories in people's eyes,
Understanding the game they play
By the way they glance and sigh.
If you don't mind me saying,
I can tell you're out of luck.
For a sip of your whiskey,
I'll offer some advice."
Verse 3
I handed him my bottle,
He drank the final drop,
Then he asked for a cigarette,
And requested a light.
The night grew still and silent,
His face turned expressionless,
He said: "If you're going to play this game, son,
You need to learn the rules."
Chorus
You need to know
When to hold them,
Know when to fold them,
Know when to walk away,
Know when to run.
Never count your earnings
While seated at the table,
There'll be time enough for counting
Once the dealing's done.
Verse 4
Every player understands
The secret to surviving
Is knowing what to discard
And what to retain.
Because every hand can be a winner,
And every hand can lose,
And the best you can hope for
Is to rest in peace.
Verse 5
When he finished speaking,
He turned back to the window,
Extinguished his cigarette,
And drifted off to sleep.
Somewhere in the darkness,
The gambler broke even,
And in his final words,
I found an ace I could keep.
Final Chorus
You need to know
When to hold them,
Know when to fold them,
Know when to walk away,
Know when to run.
Never count your earnings
While seated at the table,
There'll be time enough for counting
Once the dealing's done.
