You got to know when to hold 'em,
Know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away,
and know when to run.

Kenny Rogers

The Gambler

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Topic

Judgment

Speaker

Kenny Rogers

Source

The Gambler

Medium

Song

Genre

Country music

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

1978 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Singer

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Schlitz, Don. "The Gambler." Performed by Kenny Rogers. The Gambler. United Artists Group, 1978.

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Genre
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Statement Type
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