Alabama Jubilee

by Jerry Reed

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Lyrics

You ought to (A7)see Mis ter Jones when he rat tles the bones,

(D7)Old Colo nel Brown fool in’ ’round like a clown.

Miss Vir gin ia who is past eight y three,

(C)shout in, “I’m full

o’ pep!

Watch yo’ step, watch

yo’ step!” (A7)One leg ged Joe

danced a round on his toe,

(Dm)threw a way his crutch and hol lered, “Let ’er

(A7)go!”

Oh, (G7)hon ey, (C)Hail!

(E7)Hail!

the (F)gang’s

all

(C)here

for an (D7)Al a ba ma (G7)Ju bi

lee.

You ought to (A7)see Mis ter Jones

when

he rat tles the bones,

(D7)Old Colo nel Brown

fool

in’ ’round like a clown.

Miss

Vir gin ia who is past eight y three,

(C)shout in, “I’m full

o’ pep!

Watch yo’ step, watch

yo’ step!”

(A7)One leg ged Joe danced

a round on his toe,

(Dm)threw a way his crutch and hol lered, “Let ’er

(A7)go!” Oh, (G7)hon ey, (C)Hail!

(E7)Hail!

the (F)gang’s all

(C)here for an (D7)Al a ba ma (G7)Ju bi

lee.

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Alabama Jubilee by Jerry Reed — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alabama Jubilee by Jerry Reed in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Alabama Jubilee" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Alabama Jubilee"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Jerry Reed songs work for kids?
Try "AMOS MOSES", "EAST BOUND AND DOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.