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Ragged But Right

Shel Silverstein & the Red Onions

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Ragged But Right by Shel Silverstein & the Red Onions in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
N.c.
Okay Take Twelve You Bastards
A F#7 B7    E7 A
D    A F#7 B7  E7
A F#7 B7    E7 A
D    A F#7 B7  E7 A

Verse 1
I AJust Called Up TF#7o Tell You That I'B7m Ragged But Right
E7Theif And A Gambler And I'Am Drunk Every Night
I Eat A DBig T-Bone Steak Three Times AA Day ForF#7 My Board
It's B7More Than Any UnemployedE7 Man Can Afford
I Got A ABig 'LectriF#7c Fan That Keeps MB7e Cool While I Eat
A E7Big Husky Woman Keeps MAe Warm While I Sleep
Oh I'm A DRambler, I'm A Gambler And I'Am Drunk EvF#7ery Night
Well I B7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'mE7 Ragged BAut Right, Oh

Solo
A
F#7Go Ahead B7Robert
E7Robert You're Ragged BuAt You Ain't Right
D    A F#7 B7  E7
A F#7 B7    E7 A
D    A F#7 B7  E7 A

Verse 2
Yeah I Got A 'A36F#7 Plymouth Just ToB7 Drive Me Around
Got A E7Penthouse Appartment But It'As Two Stories Down
I Got A ATwenty Foot Keychain WitAh Thirty-FF#7our Keys
There's B7Thirty-Four Angry HusbandsE7 Lookin' Out For Me
I Got A ARich MilliF#7onairess ShB7e Waits For My Call
I Got My E7Picture In A Frame On ThAe Post Office Wall
I'm DBig And Fat And Ugly AnAd Cheap But F#7I'm Tight
I B7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'mE7 Ragged Ragged Ragged BAut Right Oh Yeah
B7Oo Yeah!  E7   A​
Also available in: Eb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Ragged But Right?

The chords for Ragged But Right are: A, F#7, B7, E7, D

What is the original key of Ragged But Right?

The original key is Eb.

What is the difficulty of playing Ragged But Right?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Ragged But Right in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Ragged But Right be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Ragged But Right on ukulele?

Chord Ragged But Right can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Ragged But Right?

Ragged But Right uses 5 chords: A, F#7, B7, E7, D

What is the easiest way to play Ragged But Right?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Ragged But Right released in?

Ragged But Right was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Ragged But Right?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Ragged But Right to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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