Johnny Cash - Ragged But I’m Right Ukulele Chords

ChordsC, G7, F, A, D

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

Well,ICcomeheretotellyoufolksI’mG7raggedbutI’mright

I’matrampandarounderandICstayoutlateatnight

AFporterhousesteakthreetimesaCdayformyAboard

That’sDmorethananyramblerinthisG7oldtowncanafford

Well,aCbigelectricfantokeepmeG7coolwhileIsleep

Alittlebabygirltoplay CaroundDaddy’sfeet

I’maFrambler,I’magambler,andICleadeveryAlife

ButIDtellyoufolks,I’mG7raggedbutI’mCright

Well,CwhenIgotmarried,IG7knewI’dsettledown

BuildalittlelovenestrightChereinmyhometown

Well,IFgotmeafamily,ConethatI’mproudAof

AndIDknowthey’retheonesthatG7I’mthinkingof

ACbigelectricfantokeepmeG7coolwhileIsleep

Alittlebabyboytoplay CaroundDaddy’sfeet

I’maFrambler,I’magambler,andICleadeveryAlife

ButIDtellyoufolks,I’mG7raggedbutI’mCright

I’maFrambler,I’magambler,andICleadeveryAlife

ButIDtellyoufolks,I’mG7raggedbutI’mCright

ArtistJohnny Cash

AlbumGrand Ole Opry's New Star

GenresCountry, Folk

Year1956

KeyC

DifficultyEasy

How to play Ragged But I'm Right on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Johnny Cash - Ragged But I'm Right on ukulele requires 5 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Ragged But I'm Right uses these transitions most often: G7 → C (9), A → D (5), and C → A (5). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G7 chord transition.

1. C → G7 chord transition

Here's how to move from C to G7:

Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
Place index finger on E string fret 1.
Place middle finger on C string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

2. C → F chord transition

To move from C to F:

While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
Place index finger on E string fret 1.
Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

3. C → A chord transition

Switching from C to A:

While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
Place index finger on C string fret 1.
Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

4. A → D chord transition

Here's how to move from A to D:

Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

Ragged But I'm Right chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Ragged But I'm Right.

Ragged But I'm Right includes 38 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
Ragged But I'm Right contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Ragged But I'm Right connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → F: 16%
- C → G7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
- G7 → C: 69%

1. C → G7 chord transition

2. C → F chord transition

3. C → A chord transition

4. A → D chord transition

5. D → G7 chord transition