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Key: G
Intro:
G D G D G D
Verse 1:
G C D
Poor old Turf the Gambler
G C D
He was a friend of mine
Am F D G D
Crashed upon the pavement by the Beast
G C D
We'd been playing poker
G C D
Of course, and drinking wine
Am D G C
When we heard his soul had been released
Harmonica Solo:
D G C D
Verse 2:
G C D
We glued him back together
G C D
And passed a hat around
Am F D C G D
Paid to have it stitched above his bed
G C D
Embroidered words he'd spoken
G C D
Would greet his tired eyes
Am D G C
When he awoke, transfixed but not dead
Harmonica & Guitar Solos:
D G C D G C D G C D
Am D G C D
Verse 1:
G C D
Poor old Turf thе Gambler
G C D
And now he tells his talе
Am F D
And shows his scars from here to Hollywood
G C D
To waitresses and actresses
G C D
And princes who preside
Am D G C D
Over everything you thought was gone for good
Harmonica Solo:
G C D G C D
Outro:
G C D
Poor old Turf the Gambler
G D Am D G
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Published: August 27, 2024
Last Updated: February 5, 2026