Johnny Cash - Im Ragged But Im Right

D A7
well , i’ve come here to tell you folks , i’m ragged but i’m right

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i’m a tramp and a gambler , i stay out late at night

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but a porterhouse steak three times a day for my board

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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

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i’m a rambler and a gambler , i’ve lead a dirty life

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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

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now , i’ve got a family , one that i’m proud of

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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

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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

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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