Merle Haggard — My Rough and Rowdy Ways

[Verse 1] For years and years, I've rambled I drank my wine and gambled But one day I thought I would settle down I have met a perfect lady She said she'd be my baby We built a cottage in the old hometown [Bridge] But somehow I can't give up my good old rambling ways Lord, the railroad trains are calling me away [Chorus] I may be rough, I may be wild I may be tough, but that's just my style I can't give up my good old rough and rowdy ways [Bridge] But somehow I can't give up my good old rambling ways Lord, the railroad trains are calling me away [Chorus] I may be rough, I may be wild I may be tough, but that's just my style I can't give up my good old rough and rowdy ways Pick them blues, boy!