Introduction:
“Ace of Hearts” is a track from Alan Jackson’s debut album Here in the Real World, released in 1990. Written by Carson Chamberlain, Ron Moore, and Lonnie Wilson, the song employs card-playing imagery to convey the risk and excitement of falling in love. While it wasn’t released as a single, it became a fan favorite, thanks to its catchy melody and relatable themes of love and chance.
In “Ace of Hearts,” Jackson sings about taking a gamble on love, using the “ace of hearts” as a metaphor for the potential of a happy ending. The song’s upbeat tempo and Jackson’s warm, signature vocal style helped cement his status as a rising star in country music. Though it didn’t top the charts like some of his other early hits, the song holds a special place in his discography as one of the tracks that contributed to the success of his debut album, which itself helped establish Jackson as a mainstay in country music.
The album Here in the Real World featured several major singles, and while “Ace of Hearts” wasn’t among them, its inclusion reflects Jackson’s storytelling ability and his penchant for traditional country sounds. It became a staple of his early live performances and is still fondly remembered by fans for its engaging lyrics and upbeat, yet emotional tone.
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Lyrics:
“Ace Of Hearts”
Love’s a gamble every heart will take
You roll the dice in hopes that it won’t break
One night I bet on your blue eyes and took a chance
And I won a whole lot more than one night of romance[Chorus:]
I held the ace of hearts that night in the dark
How lucky can one man be
I hold a winning hand
Anyway life deals the cards
No way to lose ’cause I got you
My ace of hearts.Love’s a numbered wheel you have to spin
There’s no need for me to spin again
Cause loving you is paying off more than I knew
I took a little risk and hit it big with you[Chorus:]
I held the ace of hearts that night in the dark
How lucky can one man be
I hold a winning hand
Anyway life deals the cards
No way to lose ’cause I got you
My ace of hearts.[Chorus:]
I held the ace of hearts that night in the dark
How lucky can one man be
I hold a winning hand
Anyway life deals the cards
No way to lose ’cause I got you
My ace of hearts.I’m gonna hold on to
My ace of hearts…