Well I've come here to tell you folks
I'm ragged but I'm right
I'm a tramp and a gambler I stay out late at night
A porterhouse steak steak three times a day for my board
That's more than any loafer in this old town can afford
Well, a big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy playin' round Daddy's feet
I'm a rambler and a gambler and I lead every life
Well I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right
{ fiddle - guitar - piano )
Well then I got married I knew I'd settle down
And I built a little love nest right here in my hometown
Now I've got a family one that I'm proud of
I know that I'll be happy cause they're the ones I love
Well a big electric fan (Chorus)