Ramblin' Man

by Allman Brothers Band
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Lyrics

Lord, I was born a ram blin’ (G)man,

try’n’ to make a liv in’ and (C)do in’ the best I can.

And (C)when it’s time for (G)leav in’, I (Em)hope you’ll un der stand

that I was born a ram blin’ (G)man.

Well, my (G)fa ther was a gam bler down in (G)Geor gia,

and he wound up on the wrong end of a gun.

And (C)I was born in the (G)back time seat of a (Em)bay Grey hound (C)bus them roll in’ down (D7)High way For ty one.

Lord, I was born a ram blin’ (G)man,

try’n’ to make a liv in’ and (C)do in’ the best I can.

And (C)when it’s time for (G)leav in’, I (Em)hope you’ll un der stand

that I was born a ram blin’ (G)man.

I’m (G)on my way to New Or leans this (G)morn in’,

and he leav in’ out of Nash ville, Ten nes see.

They’re (C)al ways hav in’ a (G)good time down on the (Em)bay ou.

hound (C)Lord, them del ta en (D7)think the world of me.

Lord, I was born a ram blin’ (G)man,

try’n’ to make a liv in’ and (C)do in’ the best I can.

And (C)when it’s time for (G)leav in’, I (Em)hope you’ll un der stand

that I was born a ram blin’ (G)man.

I’m (G)man.

Lord, I was born a ram blin’ (G)man.

Lord, I was born a ram blin’ (G)man.

Ramblin' Man — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ramblin' Man" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 184 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ramblin' Man

Why does "Ramblin' Man" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ramblin' Man".
What key is "Ramblin' Man" by Allman Brothers Band played in?
Ramblin' Man is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ramblin' Man"?
The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ramblin' Man" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ramblin' Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ramblin' Man"?
"Ramblin' Man" was originally performed by Allman Brothers Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ramblin' Man"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, D, D7, Em, F, G.
What other songs by Allman Brothers Band can I play here?
Try "LITTLE MARTHA", "SOUL SHINE", "MIDNIGHT RIDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ramblin' Man"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ramblin' Man".
Can I see all the notes in "Ramblin' Man"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 184 BPM.

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