Ramblin' Man original guitar chords by
The Allman Brothers Band

1973•Rock•1.4K views•

Key: Ab major•

Intro 1

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Chorus 1

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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Tryin' to make a livin'

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and doin' the best I can

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And when it's time for leavin'

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I hope you'll understand

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That I was born a ramblin' man

Verse 1

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Well my father was a gambler

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down in Georgia

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And he wound up on the wrong end of a gun

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And I was born in the back seat of a

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Greyhound stand bus

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Rollin' down highway fourty one

Chorus 2

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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Tryin' to make a livin'

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and doin' the best I can

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And when it's time for leavin'

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I hope you'll understand

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That I was born a ramblin' man

Solo 1

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Solo 2

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Verse 2

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I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'

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I'm leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee

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They're always having a good time

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down on the bayou

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Lord, them Delta women

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think the world of me

Chorus 3

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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Tryin' to make a livin'

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and doin' the best I can

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And when it's time for leavin'

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I hope you'll understand

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That I was born a ramblin' man

Bridge 1

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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Interlude 1

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Solo 3

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ramblin' Man by The Allman Brothers Band is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Ramblin' Man are Ab, Eb, Db, Gb, Fm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Db, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Ramblin' Man is approximately 182 beats per minute.

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