I'm Ragged But I'm Right Chords
by Johnny Cash
I'm Ragged But I'm Right by Johnny Cash is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, A7, G, B7, E, G7 and E7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
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