Written by Johnny Cash
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 B7 E 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 D A7 D 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