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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ramblin' Man" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Ramblin' Man" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ramblin' Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Ramblin' Man"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ramblin' Man" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ramblin' Man"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ramblin' Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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