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Gambled With The Devil by Portobello Blu
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Nelson Murakami Music Arrangement
Anthony Earley Lyrics / Vocals
Anthony Earley Lyrics / Vocals
Description
This song is based on my own experiences having had a problem with Drugs for many years and was written in Prison while I was going through recovery. Release Sept 28th ‘24
Bio
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Portobello Blu is a London, England based Rock, Blues & Acoustic Singer/Songwriter. Originally from Dublin, Ireland whom recently returned to his Music after over 12 yrs away He is now a Solo Artist whom has written and recorded 10 songs in last year and his first single called “Gambled With The Devil 👿” was released in September’24. Previously Lead Singer in his Band of same name for over 12 years and played extensively across Europe playing both covers and Original material. Known for his Raspy Tone and very much likened to Bryan Adams/ Joe Cocker
with his Unique sound. Back with a Bang with Songs written about Life’s ups & downs including Love, Women, Drug Addiction & Recovery, Band On the Road,
Prison time served as well as his Observations of people and emotions. Having been in Prison 2020 – ‘23 he rediscovered his passion for Music and writing songs in particular through Inhouse Records a Charity whom work in some prisons providing music Classes. All his recordings done @ Inhouse Records and produced by Elliot Scurr @e.l.t.r.o .Worth A Listen. 💙🎶🎸🥁🎤😎🇮🇪
Portobello Blu is a London, England based Rock, Blues & Acoustic Singer/Songwriter. Originally from Dublin, Ireland whom recently returned to his Music after over 12 yrs away He is now a Solo Artist whom has written and recorded 10 songs in last year and his first single called “Gambled With The Devil 👿” was released in September’24. Previously Lead Singer in his Band of same name for over 12 years and played extensively across Europe playing both covers and Original material. Known for his Raspy Tone and very much likened to Bryan Adams/ Joe Cocker
with his Unique sound. Back with a Bang with Songs written about Life’s ups & downs including Love, Women, Drug Addiction & Recovery, Band On the Road,
Prison time served as well as his Observations of people and emotions. Having been in Prison 2020 – ‘23 he rediscovered his passion for Music and writing songs in particular through Inhouse Records a Charity whom work in some prisons providing music Classes. All his recordings done @ Inhouse Records and produced by Elliot Scurr @e.l.t.r.o .Worth A Listen. 💙🎶🎸🥁🎤😎🇮🇪
Lyrics
Lyrics: Gambled With the Devil. Dated: 29 July ‘24
Written by: Anthony Earley; Artist Name; Portobello Blu.
Title: Gambled With The Devil.
I have to start all over, take it back to Beginning
Now I’m clean and sober I can see how I was Living
And it’s killing me to notice the pain that I’ve caused
Now I’ll stop tryin disown it but claim it now of course.
Instead of being whole now life became two parts
I lost control I didn’t care surrounded by the dark
The wound left on me left my heart feeling heavy
All the chaos in my life & the demons always ready
So in spite of my addiction, I climbed outa that hole
Fought off all temptations my mind now in control
But the fight is never ending I still gotta watch my step
As the devil has intentions don’t think he will forget
Chorus.
So I’m riding with the devil got my bullets in hand
It ant no mystery I’m here to make a stand
I Gambled with The Devil admit I lost his game
Cause he strangled & dishevelled Me caused me more than pain.
The light had up’d and left me when I needed it the most
My looks became more deadly I had the pallor of a ghost
Close to being broken without the strength to fight back
Existing in moments Senses they were way off track.
Then I saw it coming this great glimmer of Hope
The light that shone before me came to me and spoke
The hope that it gave me like nothing I ever felt
As it told me it could save me and free me from my hell
As well as guiding brightness on the pathway to my home
He told me I could fight this find the willpower on my own
But my alone was very weak from all the chemicals I used
From my gamble with the devil left me kicked & bruised
Chorus
So I’m riding with the devil got my bullets in hand
It ant no mystery I’m here to make a stand
I Gambled with The Devil admit I lost his game
Cause he strangled & dishevelled Me caused me more than pain.
Repeat Chorus.
Written by: Anthony Earley. June ‘22
PORTOBELLO BLU.
KEY: G
Chords: G, C, D7
Written by: Anthony Earley; Artist Name; Portobello Blu.
Title: Gambled With The Devil.
I have to start all over, take it back to Beginning
Now I’m clean and sober I can see how I was Living
And it’s killing me to notice the pain that I’ve caused
Now I’ll stop tryin disown it but claim it now of course.
Instead of being whole now life became two parts
I lost control I didn’t care surrounded by the dark
The wound left on me left my heart feeling heavy
All the chaos in my life & the demons always ready
So in spite of my addiction, I climbed outa that hole
Fought off all temptations my mind now in control
But the fight is never ending I still gotta watch my step
As the devil has intentions don’t think he will forget
Chorus.
So I’m riding with the devil got my bullets in hand
It ant no mystery I’m here to make a stand
I Gambled with The Devil admit I lost his game
Cause he strangled & dishevelled Me caused me more than pain.
The light had up’d and left me when I needed it the most
My looks became more deadly I had the pallor of a ghost
Close to being broken without the strength to fight back
Existing in moments Senses they were way off track.
Then I saw it coming this great glimmer of Hope
The light that shone before me came to me and spoke
The hope that it gave me like nothing I ever felt
As it told me it could save me and free me from my hell
As well as guiding brightness on the pathway to my home
He told me I could fight this find the willpower on my own
But my alone was very weak from all the chemicals I used
From my gamble with the devil left me kicked & bruised
Chorus
So I’m riding with the devil got my bullets in hand
It ant no mystery I’m here to make a stand
I Gambled with The Devil admit I lost his game
Cause he strangled & dishevelled Me caused me more than pain.
Repeat Chorus.
Written by: Anthony Earley. June ‘22
PORTOBELLO BLU.
KEY: G
Chords: G, C, D7
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