v.1
I was born lonely down by the riverside
Learned to spin fortune wheels and throw dice
An I was just 13 when I had to leave home
Knew I couldn't stick around I had to roam

v.2
I ain't good-lookin but you know I ain't shy
Ain't afraid to look you girl in the eye
So if you need some lovin' and you need it right away
Take a little time out, and maybe I'll stay

Chorus:
Then I've got to ramble (ramblin man)
Lord I've got to gamble (gamblin man)
Said I got to ramble (ramblin man)
Cause I was born a ramblin, gamblin' man

Instr. Brk.

v.3
I hope you got some money cause you know I need some
I ain't gonna run on lovin, an I got to run
I got to keep moving, never gonna slow down
You can keep your funky world, see you round

Rpt. Ch. to end