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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 C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
N.c.
Okay Take Twelve You Bastards
C A7 D7    G7 C
F    C A7 D7  G7
C A7 D7    G7 C
F    C A7 D7  G7 C

Verse 1
I CJust Called Up TA7o Tell You That ID7'm Ragged But Right
G7Theif And A Gambler And I'Cm Drunk Every Night
I Eat A FBig T-Bone Steak Three Times CA Day ForA7 My Board
It's D7More Than Any UnemployedG7 Man Can Afford
I Got A CBig 'LectriA7c Fan That Keeps D7Me Cool While I Eat
A G7Big Husky Woman Keeps MCe Warm While I Sleep
Oh I'm A FRambler, I'm A Gambler And I'Cm Drunk EvA7ery Night
Well I D7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'mG7 Ragged BCut Right, Oh

Solo
C
A7Go AheadD7 Robert
G7Robert You're Ragged BuCt You Ain't Right
F    C A7 D7  G7
C A7 D7    G7 C
F    C A7 D7  G7 C

Verse 2
Yeah I Got A 'C36A7 Plymouth Just TD7o Drive Me Around
Got A G7Penthouse Appartment But It'Cs Two Stories Down
I Got A CTwenty Foot Keychain WitCh Thirty-FA7our Keys
There's D7Thirty-Four Angry HusbandsG7 Lookin' Out For Me
I Got A CRich MilliA7onairess SD7he Waits For My Call
I Got My G7Picture In A Frame On ThCe Post Office Wall
I'm FBig And Fat And Ugly AnCd Cheap But A7I'm Tight
I D7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'mG7 Ragged Ragged Ragged BCut Right Oh Yeah
D7Oo Yeah!  G7   C​
Also available in: Eb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Ragged But Right?

The chords for Ragged But Right are: C, A7, D7, G7, F

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: C, A7, D7, G7, F

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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