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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 E

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

Verse 1
I EJust Called Up TC#7o Tell You That I'F#7m Ragged But Right
B7Theif And A Gambler And I'Em Drunk Every Night
I Eat A ABig T-Bone Steak Three Times EA Day ForC#7 My Board
It's F#7More Than Any Unemployed B7Man Can Afford
I Got A EBig 'LectriC#7c Fan That Keeps MF#7e Cool While I Eat
A B7Big Husky Woman Keeps MEe Warm While I Sleep
Oh I'm A ARambler, I'm A Gambler And I'Em Drunk EvC#7ery Night
Well I F#7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'm B7Ragged BuEt Right, Oh

Solo
E
C#7Go Ahead F#7Robert
B7Robert You're Ragged BuEt You Ain't Right
A    E C#7 F#7  B7
E C#7 F#7    B7 E
A    E C#7 F#7  B7 E

Verse 2
Yeah I Got A 'E36C#7 Plymouth Just ToF#7 Drive Me Around
Got A B7Penthouse Appartment But It'Es Two Stories Down
I Got A ETwenty Foot Keychain WitEh Thirty-FC#7our Keys
There's F#7Thirty-Four Angry Husbands B7Lookin' Out For Me
I Got A ERich MilliC#7onairess ShF#7e Waits For My Call
I Got My B7Picture In A Frame On ThEe Post Office Wall
I'm ABig And Fat And Ugly AnEd Cheap But C#7I'm Tight
I F#7Just Called Up To Tell You That I'm B7Ragged Ragged Ragged BuEt Right Oh Yeah
F#7Oo Yeah!   B7   E​
Also available in: Eb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Ragged But Right?

The chords for Ragged But Right are: E, C#7, F#7, B7, A

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: E, C#7, F#7, B7, A

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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