Key: D
Introduction:
D A7
Well, I've come here to tell you folks, I'm ragged but I'm right
D
I'm a tramp and a gambler, I stay out late at night
G D B7
But a Porterhouse steak three times a day for my board
E A7
That's more than any loafer in this big town can afford
D A7
Well, I've got a electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
D
A little baby boy playin' around at my feet
G G7 D B7
I'm a rambler and a gambler, I've lead a dirty life
E7 A7 D
Well, I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right
Repeat progression over string and guitar solos.
D A7
Well, then I got married, I knew I'd settle down
D
And I built a little love nest right here in my hometown
G D B7
Now, I've got a family, one that I'm proud of
E7 A7
I know that we'll be happy, 'cause they're the ones I love
D A7
I've got a big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
D
A little baby boy playin' around daddy's feet
G G7 B7 E7
I'm a rambler and a gambler, I've lead a dirty life
A7 D B7E
I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right
D A7 D
I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right
G G7 B7 E
I'm a rambler and a gambler, I've lead a dirty life
A7 D
But I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right