Ramble On

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About Ramble On

"Ramble On" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1969 album Led Zeppelin II. It was co-written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, and was recorded in 1969 at Juggy Sound Studio, New York City, during the band's second concert tour of North America. In 2010, the song was ranked number 440 on list of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


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1969
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Leaves are falling all around
It's time I was on my way
Thanks to you I'm much obliged
For such a pleasant stay
But now it's time for me to go
The autumn moon lights my way
For now I smell the rain
And with it pain
And it's headed my way

Ah, sometimes I grow so tired
But I know I've got one thing I got to do

Ramble on
And now's the time, the time is now
To sing my song
I'm goin' 'round the world, I got to find my girl
On my way
I've been this way ten years to the day
Ramble on
Gotta find the queen of all my dreams

Got no time for spreadin' roots
The time has come to be gone
And thoough our health we drank a thousand times
It's time to ramble on

Ramble on
And now's the time, the time is now
To sing my song
I'm going 'round the world, I got to find my girl
on my way
I've been this way ten years to the day
I gotta ramble on
I gotta find the queen of all my dreams

I ain't tellin' no lie
Mine's a tale that can't be told
My freedom I hold dear
How years ago in days of old
When magic filled the air
'T was in the darkest depths of Mordor
I met a girl so fair
But Gollum, and the evil one 
crept up and slipped away with her
Her, her, yeah
Ain't nothing I can do, no

I guess I keep on rambling
I'm gonna, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sing my song (I gotta find my baby)
I'm going 'round the world (I gotta ramble on sing my song, gotta work my way around the world baby, baby)
Ramble on, yeah
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, my baby
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo doodoo doodoo doodoo doodoo

I gotta keep searching for my baby (baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby)
I gotta keep-a-searchin' for my baby (my, my, my, my, my, my, my baby)
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah (my, my, my, my, my, my baby)
Oh, I can't find my bluebird (my, my, my, my, my, my, yeah)
I'd listen to my bluebird sing but I, I can't find my bluebird (yeah, I keep rambling baby)
I keep rambling baby (I keep, I keep, I keep)
I keep rambling baby, baby, baby, baby, baby

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant

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6 facts about this song

Composition and Release
"Ramble On" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin from their 1969 album, "Led Zeppelin II". - It was one of the first songs prepared for the "Led Zeppelin II" album and was recorded at Juggy Sound Studio, New York, during the band's second concert tour of North America.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Ramble On" are inspired by "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien. - The song mentions the names "Mordor" and "Gollum," directly pulled from Tolkien's trilogies. - The song was written by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.
Musical Style
Often described as folk rock and hard rock, the song seamlessly blends an acoustic and electric sound. - The song showcases Plant's dominant vocal performance and the band's tight, intricate musicianship. - Also noticeable in the song is John Bonham's innovative percussion — adding accents and fills on the toms, bass drum, and cymbals.
Reception and Legacy
Despite being one of the band's most popular songs, "Ramble On" was never performed live in its entirety at Led Zeppelin concerts. - Over time, this song became a fan favorite and is considered a classic, although it was not released as a single. - In 2009, the song was ranked 440th on Rolling Stone's Top 500 songs of all time. - It has been covered by various artists, ranging from heavy metal bands like Godsmack to female folk trios like The Haden Triplets, showcasing the song's wide appeal.
Usage in Pop culture
"Ramble On" has been frequently used in popular culture, appearing in films such as "Shrek the Third" and TV shows like "Entourage." - It's also been utilized in video games including Rock Band 3 and Madden NFL 10.
Recordings and Releases
The track has been released on multiple Led Zeppelin compilation albums such as “The Complete Studio Recordings” (1993) and “Led Zeppelin Mothership” (2007). - The song features on various live Led Zeppelin albums including 2018's reissue of "The Song Remains the Same," showing a full live performance of the song.

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