Johnny Cash - I'm Ragged but I'm Right: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "I'm Ragged but I'm Right" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn I'm Ragged but I'm Right Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Johnny Cash

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "I'm Ragged but I'm Right" smoothly on your guitar.

            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

Well then I got married I knew I'd settle down
And I built a little love nest right here in my hometown
Now I've got a family one that I'm proud of
I know that we'll be happy because they're the ones I love

Got a big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right
I'm a rambler and a gambler I've lead a dirty life
Well I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

A7

Guitar chord A7

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

E7

Guitar chord E7

G

Guitar chord G

G7

Guitar chord G7

B7

Guitar chord B7

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "I'm Ragged but I'm Right" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I'm Ragged but I'm Right" by Johnny Cash.

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