Johnny Cash - Ragged But I’m Right Chords

ChordsC, G7, F, A, D

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

Well,ICcomeheretotellyoufolksI’mG7raggedbutI’mright

I’matrampandarounderandICstayoutlateatnight

AFporterhousesteakthreetimesaCdayformyAboard

That’sDmorethananyramblerinthisG7oldtowncanafford

Well,aCbigelectricfantokeepmeG7coolwhileIsleep

Alittlebabygirltoplay CaroundDaddy’sfeet

I’maFrambler,I’magambler,andICleadeveryAlife

ButIDtellyoufolks,I’mG7raggedbutI’mCright

Well,CwhenIgotmarried,IG7knewI’dsettledown

BuildalittlelovenestrightChereinmyhometown

Well,IFgotmeafamily,ConethatI’mproudAof

AndIDknowthey’retheonesthatG7I’mthinkingof

ACbigelectricfantokeepmeG7coolwhileIsleep

Alittlebabyboytoplay CaroundDaddy’sfeet

I’maFrambler,I’magambler,andICleadeveryAlife

ButIDtellyoufolks,I’mG7raggedbutI’mCright

I’maFrambler,I’magambler,andICleadeveryAlife

ButIDtellyoufolks,I’mG7raggedbutI’mCright

ArtistJohnny Cash

AlbumGrand Ole Opry's New Star

GenresCountry, Folk

Year1956

KeyC

DifficultyIntermediate

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

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

3. C → A chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

4. A → D chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

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%

1. C → G7 chord transition

2. C → F chord transition

3. C → A chord transition

4. A → D chord transition

5. D → G7 chord transition