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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Ramblin' Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ramblin' Man"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ramblin' Man". Key of G, 184 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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