The Rambler
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C C9 C
e|-0---------0---0-0-|-0----------0--------0-----0-|
B|-1---------1---1-1-|-1----------1--------1-----1-|
G|-0---------0---0-0-|-0-h-2--0---0--------0---0---|
D|-0-h-2-----2---2-2-|-0----------0-h-2----2---2---|
A|-3---------3---3-3-|-3----------3--------3---3---|
E|-------------------|-----------------------------|
verse 1
C C9 C
You were born in a southern farm,
C C9 C
It might've been Sunday but I can't recall
C C9 C
All the birthdays I must have missed
Am Gbass CFill 1 Fm
Your first steps and your first kiss
C C9 C
I don't even know if you know my name
Am Gbass CFill 1} Fm
But you should hear the truth before it's too late
[Refrão] C G
So I hope this finds you, on some highway
F C F C
Cause I'm a long time rambler, I call the road my home
F C G
Forgive my indiscretion, it's the only way I know
F C Am G F Fm
A million miles from Kentucky, but I will always be around
C C9 C
So turn the radio up when your heart breaks down
verse 2
C C9 C
I've played for tips and I've played for less
C C9 C
I played a pretty southern girl right out of her dress
C C9 C
She danced until the lights came on
Am G CFill 1 Fm
But there's a reason she's here instead of being at home
C C9 C
She said "the songs you sing make the whole room cry"
Am G CFill 1 Fm
And that night I told a young man's lie
[Refrão] C G
When I said I would call her, and I said I'll write
F C F C
Cause I'm a long time rambler, I call the road my home
F C G
Forgive my indiscretion, it's the only way I know
F C Am G F Fm
A million miles from Kentucky, but I will always be around
C C9 C
So turn the radio up when your heart breaks down
C C9 C C/B
Turn the radio up when your heart breaks down
BRIDGE
Am Am/G Dsus
I'm sorry for the tears I made you cry
I'm sorry for the promises that turned to lies
Am Am/G Dsus
If I could turn back the hands of time
I'd take it back and try, try, try
Am Dsus C C/9 C
To make you understand, that this is who I am
verse 3
C C9 C
I met the devil in an old motel
C C9 C
It seems I ain't got much of a soul to sell
C C9 C
My glass is empty, my hands are blue
Am G CFill 1 Fm
And the doctor gave me 'bout a month or two
C C9 C
Well I thought I would make it to you this year
Am G CFill 1 Fm
So forgive me one last time my dear
[Refrão] C G
And tell your mother, I won't be coming home
F C F C
Cause I'm a long time rambler, I call the road my home
F C G
Forgive my indiscretion, it's the only way I know
F C Am G F Fm
A million miles from Kentucky, but I will always be around
C C9 C
So turn the radio up when your heart breaks down
C C9 C
Turn the radio up when your heart breaks down
FILL 1
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C Fm
e|--------------------1-|
B|-------------1------1-|
G|-------0-h-2-----2--1-|
D|-2-h-3--------------3-|
A|-3------------------3-|
E|--------------------1-|
How to play The Rambler
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.