I've Been Down The Mississippi,
Down Through New Orleans,
Yes, I Have.
I've Played In California,
There Ain't Too Much I Haven't Seen.
No, There Ain't.
Well, I'm A Ramblin' Man,
Don't Fool Around With A Ramblin' Man.
Left A Girl In West Virginia,
Up There Where That Green Grass Grows,
Yes, I Did.
Another Girl In Cincinnati,
Waitin' Where The Ohio River Flows,
Poor Girl!
I'm A Ramblin' Man,
Don't Give Your Heart To A Ramblin' Man.

You'd Better Move Away,
You're Standin' Too Close To The Flame.
Once I Mess With Your Mind,
Your Little Heart Won't Beat The Same.
Lord, I'm A Ramblin' Man,
Don't Mess Around With Any Ol' Ramblin' Man.
Better Not!

Well, Up In Chicago,
I Was Known As "Quiet Boy,"
Yes, I Was!
Down In Alabama,
They Call Me "The Man Of Joy,"
Still Do!
Well, I'm A Ramblin' Man,
Don't Fall In Love With A Ramblin' Man.

You'd Better Move Away,
You're Standin' Too Close To The Flame.
Once I Mess With Your Mind,
Your Little Heart Won't Beat The Same.
Lord, I'm A Ramblin' Man,
Don't Mess Around With Any Ol' Ramblin' Man.