Ramblin' Gamblin' Man Chords
by Bob Seger
Ramblin' Gamblin' Man by Bob Seger is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, D and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Yeah, I'm gonna tell my tale come on,
Come on, give a listen
E D
Cause I was born lonely down by the riverside
A E
Learned to spin fortune wheels, and throw dice
E D
And I was just thirteen when I had to leave home
A E
Knew I couldn't stick around, I had to roam
E D
Ain't good looking, but you know I ain't shy
A E
Ain't afraid to look it girl, hear me out
E D
So if you need some lovin, and you need it right away
A E
Take a little time out, and maybe I'll stay
E D
But I got to ramble (ramblin' man)
A E
Oh I got to gamble (gamblin' man)
E D
Got to got to ramble (ramblin' man)
A E
I was born a ramblin' gamblin' man
E // D // A // E
Yeah alright bring it on now here we go now now
E D
I'm out of money, cause you know I need some
A E
I ain't around to love you now, and I must run
E D
Gotta keep moving, never gonna slow down
A E
You can have your funky world, see you 'round
(Chorus)
E // D // A // E