I watched the feather river glide Over shinin' golden sand Struck the silver ribbon wide Held a million in my hand But besides the lookin' for The finding's always tame And there's nothin' drives a gambler Like the lovin' of the game All my life I've searched around Travelin' hard from town to town But I never really found Anything to tie me down Still I would not trade my time For a solid diamond claim No, I would not trade a fortune For the lovin' of the game So long Darlin' don't you cry I hope that things turn out for you All these good times goin' by Got to get ourselves a few Where I'm going has no end What I'm seeking has no name Oh the treasure's not for takin It's the lovin' of the game The lovin' of the game