I'm Ragged But I'm Right
Waylon Jennings · Six Strings Away [Bear Family] [1999]
(George Jones)
Well, I've come here to tell you boys, I'm ragged but I'm right
I'm a tramp and a rounder, I stay out late at night.
A Porterhouse house steak three times a day for my board
That's more than any loafer in this old town can afford.
A big electric fan keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy play around daddy's feet
I'm a rounder, I'm a gambler Lord, I lead every fight
I tell you boys, I'm ragged but I'm right.
--- Instrumental ---
When I got married I knew I'd settled down
I built a little love nest right near in my hometown
Now, I've got a family, one that I'm proud of
I know that they'll be happy 'cause I'm the one they love.
A big electric fan keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy play around daddy's feet
I'm a rounder, I'm a gambler Lord, I lead every fight
I tell you boys, I'm ragged but I'm right...
Well, I've come here to tell you boys, I'm ragged but I'm right
I'm a tramp and a rounder, I stay out late at night.
A Porterhouse house steak three times a day for my board
That's more than any loafer in this old town can afford.
A big electric fan keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy play around daddy's feet
I'm a rounder, I'm a gambler Lord, I lead every fight
I tell you boys, I'm ragged but I'm right.
--- Instrumental ---
When I got married I knew I'd settled down
I built a little love nest right near in my hometown
Now, I've got a family, one that I'm proud of
I know that they'll be happy 'cause I'm the one they love.
A big electric fan keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy play around daddy's feet
I'm a rounder, I'm a gambler Lord, I lead every fight
I tell you boys, I'm ragged but I'm right...
I'm Ragged But I'm Right
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country anthem on 'I'm Ragged But I'm Right,' a track that encapsulates the defiant spirit of his 'Superstar' era. Recorded for the compilation 'Six Strings Away,' the song showcases Jennings' signature twang and vocal grit, delivering a message of resilience against the odds. As a staple of the genre, it reflects the broader narrative of the road and the struggle for independence that defined the country music landscape of the 1970s. The recording stands as a testament to Jennings' ability to blend personal vulnerability with a tough, unapologetic attitude, cementing his legacy as the 'last true outlaw.'