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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ramblin' Man" by Allman Brothers Band in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Ramblin' Man" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ramblin' Man" with hands-separate practice in G at 184 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Ramblin' Man"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ramblin' Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ramblin' Man"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ramblin' Man" is in the key of G at 184 BPM.

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