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Alter Bridge
Playing Aces
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Playing Aces was released on January 9, 2026 by Napalm Records Handels GmbH as a part of the album Alter Bridge
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge
Performer
Myles Kennedy
Myles Kennedy
Lead Vocals
Mark Tremonti
Mark Tremonti
Electric Guitar
Scott Phillips
Scott Phillips
Drums
Brian Marshall
Brian Marshall
Electric Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Myles Kennedy
Myles Kennedy
Songwriter
Mark Tremonti
Mark Tremonti
Songwriter
Scott Phillips
Scott Phillips
Songwriter
Brian Marshall
Brian Marshall
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael "Elvis" Baskette
Michael "Elvis" Baskette
Producer
Jef Moll
Jef Moll
Recording Engineer
Brad Blackwood
Brad Blackwood
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You're playing aces
Still, I'm all in once again
Without a tell, I'm on my game
No hesitation
Just a gambler till the end
So much to prove, I'm on the take
[PreChorus]
I hope in time that I can be a better man
I cannot fold, I'll take a chance
[Chorus]
And if I risked it all
I hope you'll understand
That I had to play my hand
If I give it all
At least I stand a chance
No, I don't want to lose again, bad luck be damned
[Verse 2]
You call my bluff tonight
I raise you with a smile
To try and change this destiny
I'm running out of time
And praying all the while
Just one more win will set me free
[PreChorus]
I hope in time that I can be a better man
I cannot fold, I'll take a chance
[Chorus]
And if I risked it all
I hope you'll understand
That I had to play my hand
If I give it all
At least I stand a chance
No, I don't want to lose again, bad luck be damned
[Bridge]
How many times have I tried?
A river of tears, I have cried
And though I have been at my worst
It is time for resolve and rebirth
[Chorus]
And if I risked it all
I hope you'll understand
That I had to play my hand
If I give it all
At least I stand a chance
No, I don't want to lose again, bad luck be damned
[Outro]
Bad luck be damned
Written by: Brian Marshall, Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy, Scott Phillips

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