Well folks I'm here to tell you I'm ragged but I'm right
A tramp and a gambler I stay out late at night
But a porterhouse steak three times a day for my board
That's more than any loafer in this big town can afford
Big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
I've got pretty little girls layin' 'round at my feet
I'm a rambler and a gambler I've lead a dirty life
Folks, I tell you I'm ragged but I'm right
Hopped on a freight train in North Caroline
Rode down to Atlanta and bought me some moonshine
Went into a card game with thirty-nine cents
Came out with enough for a-nother month's rent
Big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
I've got pretty little girls layin' 'round at my feet
I'm a rambler and a gambler I've lead a dirty life
Folks, I tell you I'm ragged but I'm right
You may think I'm bragging but don't get me wrong
I can't run for office while I'm singing this ol' song
I'm a thief and a gambler and I'm drunk every night
I tell you boys I'm ragged but I'm right
I'm a rambler and a gambler I leave every night
Folks, I tell you I'm ragged but I'm right
Folks, I tell you I'm ragged but I'm right
Folks, I tell you I'm ragged but I'm right