The Deck of Cards – Tex Ritter
“The Deck of Cards” is a recitation song that was popularized in the fields of both the country and popular music, first during the late 1940s. This song, which relates the tale of a young American soldier arrested and charged with playing cards during a church service, first became a hit in the U.S. in 1948 by country musician T. Texas Tyler. What did you think of this old recitation song from the 1940s? Please tell us in the comment section below and remember to sign up for our free newsletter.
August 9, 2022 @ 3:33 pm
A favorite of mine for 70 plus years. Tex Ritter was the person to sing
His voice fits the Bible
January 5, 2019 @ 1:02 pm
love this song herd this song when i was very young such a true story
January 3, 2019 @ 1:20 am
Absolutely wonderful and very true!!! I love it.
August 16, 2018 @ 8:04 pm
Wonderful story…and very true!!
July 20, 2018 @ 9:48 am
Overjoyed to hear this awesome song of the deck of cards, which I heard when I was young. I was fascinated then, as I am now during my mature years.
Very clever indeed. Praise God, and the persons who write such poetry/songs.
Thank you.
August 15, 2017 @ 10:01 am
I was overjoyed when I listened to this today. My father used to recite it frequently when I was a little child. This eighty year old still cries today as I did as a child, I’ve always wanted to remember the whole of it so now I shall be able to recite it for my party piece and share this version with others. Thank you. Praise God.
May 26, 2017 @ 2:35 pm
love this song
May 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm
He is awesome in the deck of cards,makes these cards a reality towards the bible. Needs more songs like these great ones from the past,thank you for it.
May 21, 2017 @ 10:32 am
This was my favorite of all and it always makes me cry. Thank you