George Jones – Im Ragged But Im Right (Guitar)

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This is a duet between George Jones and Johnny Paycheck This song was an American traditional song, first recorded by the Blue Harmony Boys in 1929 [Verse 1] (George)
       G                                     D
Well, I've come here to tell you folks, I'm ragged, but I'm right

      D                      G
I'm a tramp and a gambler, I stay out late at night

C                               G          E7
Porterhouse steak three times a day for my board

       A                             D
That's more than any rambler in this old town can afford
[Chorus]
          G                               D
Well, I own a big electric fan to keep me   cool while I sleep

D                                 G
    A little baby girl to pull around at his feet

        C                          G            E7
I'm a rambler and a gambler, I've lead a dirty life

         A7             D7               G
And I tell ya folks I'm ragged, but I'm right
[Solo] G D D G C G E7 A D [Solo 2] G D D G C G E7 A D [Verse 2] (Johnny)
       G                    D
Well, then I got married, I knew I'd settle down

 D                              G
build a little love nest right here in my hometown

C                          G                  E7
  Well, I've got a family, one that I'm proud of

  A7                                  D7
I know that we'll be happy, 'cause they're the ones I love
[Chorus] (George first 2 lines, then Johnny)
          G                                D
Well, I own a big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep

D                                 G
    A little baby boy to play around at his feet

        C             C7            G            E7
I'm a rambler, I'm a gambler, and I lead a dirty life

   A7                   D7               G
I tell you, George, I'm ragged, but I'm right
[Outro] G D G