Rambunctious Boy
View chords used in this chart
D / / / 2 / / / G / / / 2 / / / 3 / / / 4 / /
Well, I ain't good-lookin' and I ain't so smart
C G
But baby, I'm a sensitive guy
I ain't done everything there is to do
C G
But I'll damn sure give it a try
C
I'm a-lookin', I'm a-lookin'
G
For a big-time bookin' with you
D7 G
Come on, baby, let's go howlin' at the honky-tonk moon
CHORUS:
I'm a rambunctious boy, rambunctious boy
C G
Oh my, I'm a restless guy
D
Got a home everywhere I go
G
I'm a-trouble on the run
C
Heartbreakin' son of a gun
G D7 G
Oh yeah, I'm a rambunctious boy
C / / / 2 / / / G / / / 2 / / / C / / / 2 / /
G
I've been workin' all week in the big boss yard
C G
And about had it up to here
I ain't got time for a Caribbean cruise
C G
Just give me a song and and a beer
C
I feel like rompin', stompin'
G
Turnin' it up real loud
D7 G
So come on, baby, tell your girlfriend three's a crowd
(chorus)
C / / / 2 / / / G / / / 2 / / /
C / / / 2 / / / D / C / G / / /
C / / / 2 / / / G / / / 2 / / /
C / / / 2 / / / D / C / G / / / D / C / E7 / /
A
I'm a rambunctious boy, rambunctious boy
D A
Oh my, I'm a restless guy
E
Got a home everywhere I go
A
I'm a-trouble on the run
D
Heartbreakin' son of a gun
A E7 A
Oh yeah, I'm a rambunctious boy
A E7 A
Oh yeah, I'm a rambunctious boy
(repeat and fade):
D / / / 2 / / / A / / / 2 / / /
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.