Ramblin' Man is, in my opinion, one of the top ten allman brothers songs. Suprised more people don't comment on this.
kamehameha00on November 30, 2004 Link
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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man
Well, my father was a gambler down in Georgia
And he wound up on the wrong end of a gun
And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus
Rollin' down highway 41
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man
Alright
I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'
Leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee
They're always having a good time down on the bayou
Lord, and Delta women think the world of me
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man
Well, my father was a gambler down in Georgia
And he wound up on the wrong end of a gun
And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus
Rollin' down highway 41
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man
Alright
I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'
Leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee
They're always having a good time down on the bayou
Lord, and Delta women think the world of me
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
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0General CommentYes, a man on the move constantly, a womaniser. Great guitar. Is it autobiographical?chrisb1on February 03, 2005 Link
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0General CommentThe Allman Brothers'. Best. Song. Ever.claudiathefishon March 03, 2005 Link
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0General CommentIts inspired by a Hank Williams song of the same name. Great tune, pretty self explanatory.Dudditson June 08, 2005 Link
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0General CommentIt's about living life to the fullest and seeing as much of the world in the process.Forty3Hodownon January 27, 2006 Link
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0General CommentDickey Betts played the guitar on this song BTW. Duane Allman had already passed when they recorded this song. He is very underrated one of the greatest guitar players (Betts) IMOMookieBomberon February 13, 2006 Link
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0General Commentlove allman bros band great example of southern rockminkoilon March 16, 2006 Link
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0General CommentThe CMT southern rock rankings put this one at Number 2. Too bad ol' Duane couldn't do this one, he'd be great for it. Oh well...great song it's a classic. I love the line "them Delta women think the world of me"GAknightgolfer22on July 10, 2006 Link
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0General CommentMy equal favourite Allman Brothers song, the other being "Statesboro Blues". Lovely guitar work in each song by Dickie Betts and Duane Allman respectively. Just like that other classic southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, they were blessed with numerous and exceptionally talented guitarists.chrisb1on September 04, 2006 Link
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0General Commentjust chillen, go with the flow song. you know what i mean? great classic guitar that everybody recognizes. just an overall classic song.krriisttiion February 24, 2007 Link
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