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Ramble on Rose

by Grateful Dead

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Chords & Lyrics, etc.
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Created by
Bagus
Created
9/2/2025
Updated
9/2/2025
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Ramble On Rose

D                                                   D# E

Just like Jack the Ripper, just like Mojo Hand,

F#m                          G       D               G                         G#   A

Just like Billy Sunday, In a shotgun ragtime band,

D                                                D# E

Just like New York City, just like Jerico,

F#m                                        G               D                  G                                        A

Pace the halls and climb the walls And get out when they blow.

D   (chorus)                                            G

Did you say your name was Ramblin Rose?

E                                       G                      D

Ramble on baby, settle down easy

A                        D

Ramble on Rose.

Just like Jack and Jill, Mama told the sailor

One hear up, and one cool down, Leave nothin' for the tailor.

Just like Jack and Jill, Papa told the jailer

One go up, and one go down, Do yourself a favor.

Chorus

Bm  (Bridge)                                   C

I'm gonna to sing you a hundred verses in ragtime,

Bm                                                  C                         G

I know this song it ain't never gonna end.

Bm                                                                        C

I'm gonna march you up and down along the county line,

D                                A                         Bm      E            A

Take you to the leader of a band.

Jam Verse 

Just like Crazy Otto, just like Wolfman Jack,

Sittin plush with a royal flush, Aces back to back.

Just like Mary Shelly, just like Frankenstein,

Clank your chains and count your change. Try to walk the line.

Chorus, Bridge

Goodbye Mama and Papa Goodbye Jack and Jill

The grass ain't greener, the wine ain't sweeter

Either side of the hill

Chorus