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Ragged But Right

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

Intro
N.c.
Okay Take Twelve You Bastards
D B7 E7    A7 D
G    D B7 E7  A7
D B7 E7    A7 D
G    D B7 E7  A7 D

Verse 1
I DJust Called Up TB7o Tell You That IE7'm Ragged But Right
A7Theif And A Gambler And I'Dm Drunk Every Night
I Eat A GBig T-Bone Steak Three Times DA Day ForB7 My Board
It's E7More Than Any UnemployedA7 Man Can Afford
I Got A DBig 'LectriB7c Fan That Keeps E7Me Cool While I Eat
A A7Big Husky Woman Keeps MDe Warm While I Sleep
Oh I'm A GRambler, I'm A Gambler And I'Dm Drunk EvB7ery Night
Well I E7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'mA7 Ragged BDut Right, Oh

Solo
D
B7Go AheadE7 Robert
A7Robert You're Ragged BuDt You Ain't Right
G    D B7 E7  A7
D B7 E7    A7 D
G    D B7 E7  A7 D

Verse 2
Yeah I Got A 'D36B7 Plymouth Just TE7o Drive Me Around
Got A A7Penthouse Appartment But It'Ds Two Stories Down
I Got A DTwenty Foot Keychain WitDh Thirty-FB7our Keys
There's E7Thirty-Four Angry HusbandsA7 Lookin' Out For Me
I Got A DRich MilliB7onairess SE7he Waits For My Call
I Got My A7Picture In A Frame On ThDe Post Office Wall
I'm GBig And Fat And Ugly AnDd Cheap But B7I'm Tight
I E7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'mA7 Ragged Ragged Ragged BDut Right Oh Yeah
E7Oo Yeah!  A7   D
Also available in: Eb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Ragged But Right?

The chords for Ragged But Right are: D, B7, E7, A7, G

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: D, B7, E7, A7, G

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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