Little Willie The Gambler Townes Van Zandt
"Little Willie The Gambler" by Townes Van Zandt, released in 1972, is a #Folk song that explores themes of gambling, fate, and the complexities of life. The lyrics depict a character reflecting on choices and the unpredictability of luck. Its storytelling style and melancholic melody highlight Van Zandt's unique lyrical depth. The song has influenced many artists and remains a poignant piece in Americana music.
Come round you rovin' gamblers there's a story I will tell
About the greatest gambler you all should know him well
His name was Willie O'Connelly and he gambled all his life
He's had 27 children yet he's never had a wife
And it's ride Willie ride, roll Willie roll
Where ever you're a gamblin' now nobody knows
Well he gambled in the white house and in the railroad yards
Where ever there was money there was Willie and his cards
He had the reputation as the gamblinest man around
Wives would keep their husbands home when Willie come to town
And it's ride Willie ride, roll Willie roll
Where ever you're a gamblin' now nobody knows
Well, he gambled up in the Rocky Mountains in a town called Cripple Creek
They had'em an all night card game, it lasted about two weeks
900 miners, they laid their money down
When Willie finally left the room, he owned the whole darn town
And it's ride Willie ride, roll Willie roll
Where ever you're a gamblin' now nobody knows
Sailin' down the Mississippi to a town called New Orleans
They had'em an all night card game aboard that Jackson Queen
"I've come to win some money," Gamblin' Willie says
When the game finally ended up, the whole darn boat was his
About the greatest gambler you all should know him well
His name was Willie O'Connelly and he gambled all his life
He's had 27 children yet he's never had a wife
And it's ride Willie ride, roll Willie roll
Where ever you're a gamblin' now nobody knows
Well he gambled in the white house and in the railroad yards
Where ever there was money there was Willie and his cards
He had the reputation as the gamblinest man around
Wives would keep their husbands home when Willie come to town
And it's ride Willie ride, roll Willie roll
Where ever you're a gamblin' now nobody knows
Well, he gambled up in the Rocky Mountains in a town called Cripple Creek
They had'em an all night card game, it lasted about two weeks
900 miners, they laid their money down
When Willie finally left the room, he owned the whole darn town
And it's ride Willie ride, roll Willie roll
Where ever you're a gamblin' now nobody knows
Sailin' down the Mississippi to a town called New Orleans
They had'em an all night card game aboard that Jackson Queen
"I've come to win some money," Gamblin' Willie says
When the game finally ended up, the whole darn boat was his
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