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. <br /><br />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”. <br /><br />👉 Listen, share, and let yourself be carried away by a musical journey across endless highways, starry nights, and promises that never fade. <br />👉 Subscribe to SynthMind Music and don’t miss our upcoming country songs, heartfelt ballads, and much more. <br /><br />This song is more than music — it’s a journey through wide open roads, the silence of the night, and emotions that stay forever. 🌌🎸 <br /><br />Lyrics: <br /><br />Verse 1 <br />One summer evening, feeling the heat, <br />On a train with no set destination, <br />I encountered a seasoned player, <br />Both of us too weary to sleep. <br /><br />We alternated gazes into the night, <br />Watching darkness pass by the window, <br />Until monotony took over, <br />And he began to share his tale. <br /><br />Verse 2 <br />He said: "Son, I've spent my days <br />Reading the stories in people's eyes, <br />Understanding the game they play <br />By the way they glance and sigh. <br /><br />If you don't mind me saying, <br />I can tell you're out of luck. <br />For a sip of your whiskey, <br />I'll offer some advice." <br /><br />Verse 3 <br />I handed him my bottle, <br />He drank the final drop, <br />Then he asked for a cigarette, <br />And requested a light. <br /><br />The night grew still and silent, <br />His face turned expressionless, <br />He said: "If you're going to play this game, son, <br />You need to learn the rules." <br /><br />Chorus <br />You need to know <br />When to hold them, <br />Know when to fold them, <br />Know when to walk away, <br />Know when to run. <br /><br />Never count your earnings <br />While seated at the table, <br />There'll be time enough for counting <br />Once the dealing's done. <br /><br />Verse 4 <br />Every player understands <br />The secret to surviving <br />Is knowing what to discard <br />And what to retain. <br /><br />Because every hand can be a winner, <br />And every hand can lose, <br />And the best you can hope for <br />Is to rest in peace. <br /><br />Verse 5 <br />When he finished speaking, <br />He turned back to the window, <br />Extinguished his cigarette, <br />And drifted off to sleep. <br /><br />Somewhere in the darkness, <br />The gambler broke even, <br />And in his final words, <br />I found an ace I could keep. <br /><br />Final Chorus <br />You need to know <br />When to hold them, <br />Know when to fold them, <br />Know when to walk away, <br />Know when to run. <br /><br />Never count your earnings <br />While seated at the table, <br />There'll be time enough for counting <br />Once the dealing's done.
