Well I've come here to tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right I'm a tramp and a gambler I stay out late at night A porterhouse steak steak three times a day for my board That's more than any loafer in this old town can afford Well, a big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep A little baby boy playin' round Daddy's feet I'm a rambler and a gambler and I lead every life Well I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right { fiddle - guitar - piano ) Well then I got married I knew I'd settle down And I built a little love nest right here in my hometown Now I've got a family one that I'm proud of I know that I'll be happy cause they're the ones I love Well a big electric fan.......(Chorus) I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right { harmonica } I'm a rambler and a gambler I've lead a dirty life Well I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right