Johnny Cash - Ragged But I’m Right Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
Well, I [C]come here to tell you folks I’m [G7]ragged but I’m right
I’m a tramp and a rounder and I [C]stay out late at night
A [F]porterhouse steak three times a [C]day for my [A]board
That’s [D]more than any rambler in this [G7]old town can afford
[chorus]
Well, a [C]big electric fan to keep me [G7]cool while I sleep
A little baby girl to play a[C]round Daddy’s feet
I’m a [F]rambler, I’m a gambler, and I [C]lead every [A]life
But I [D]tell you folks, I’m [G7]ragged but I’m [C]right
[verse 2]
Well, [C]when I got married, I [G7]knew I’d settle down
Build a little love nest right [C]here in my home town
Well, I [F]got me a family, [C]one that I’m proud [A]of
And I [D]know they’re the ones that [G7]I’m thinking of
[chorus]
A [C]big electric fan to keep me [G7]cool while I sleep
A little baby boy to play a[C]round Daddy’s feet
I’m a [F]rambler, I’m a gambler, and I [C]lead every [A]life
But I [D]tell you folks, I’m [G7]ragged but I’m [C]right
[Closing]
I’m a [F]rambler, I’m a gambler, and I [C]lead every [A]life
But I [D]tell you folks, I’m [G7]ragged but I’m [C]right
How to play Ragged But I'm Right on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Johnny Cash - Ragged But I'm Right on guitar requires 5 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Ragged But I'm Right uses these transitions most often: G7 → C (9), A → D (5), and C → A (5). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G7 chord transition.
1. C → G7 chord transition
To move from C to G7;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
2. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
3. C → A chord transition
To move from C to A;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
4. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
5. D → G7 chord transition
To move from D to G7;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
Ragged But I'm Right chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Ragged But I'm Right.
- Ragged But I'm Right includes 38 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Ragged But I'm Right contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Ragged But I'm Right connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → F: 16%
- C → G7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%