Ramble on rose

Just like Jack the Ripper, just like Mojo Hand

Just like Billy Sunday, in a shotgun ragtime band

Just like New York City, just like Jericho

Pace the halls and climb the walls, get out when they blow

Did you say your name was Ramblin' Rose?

Ramble on, baby, settle down easy

Ramble on Rose

Just like Jack and Jill, Papa told the jailer

One heat up, and one cool down, leave nothin' for the tailor

Just like Jack and Jill, Mama told the sailor

One go up, and one go down, do yourself a favor

Did you say your name was Ramblin' Rose?

Ramble on, baby, settle down easy

Ramble on Rose

I'm gonna sing you a hundred verses in ragtime

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

Gonna march you up and down along the county line

Take you to the leader of the band

Just like Crazy Otto, just like Wolfman Jack

Sittin' plush with a royal flush, aces back to back

Just like Mary Shelley, just like Frankenstein

Break your chains and count your change and try to walk the line

Did you say your name was Ramblin' Rose?

Ramble on, baby, settle down easy

Ramble on Rose

I'm gonna sing, a hundred verses in ragtime

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

Gonna march you up and down the local county line

Take you to the leader of the band

Good-bye, Mama and Papa, good-bye, Jack and Jill

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

Either side of the hill

Did you say your name was Ramblin' Rose?

Ramble on, baby, settle down easy

Ramble on Rose, ramble on Rose