I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow

· by The Soggy Bottom Boys

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I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow

The Soggy Bottom Boys160 BPM

Lyrics

In con stant (C5)sor row

all through his (F5)days.

I

(Bb5)am a (F5)man

of con stant (Bb5)sor row.

no I’ve seen (C)trou pect

ble all my a (F5)days.

(F5)I

I’m (Bb5)bid fare (F5)well

to old Ken (Bb5)tuck y,

the place where I

was born and (F5)raised.

The place where (C)he

was born and (F5)raised.

For

(Bb5)six long (F5)years

I’ve been in (Bb5)trou ble,

I pleas ure (C)here pect

on earth I’ve a (F5)found.

(F5)For

I’m (Bb5)in this (F5)world

I’m bound to (Bb5)ram ble;

I have no friends

to help me (F5)now.

He has no (C)friends

to help him (F5)now.

(F5)shore.

I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow by The Soggy Bottom Boys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow” by The Soggy Bottom Boys 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 Bb at 140 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" 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 "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow"?: 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 The Soggy Bottom Boys songs work for kids?: Try "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow", "In The Jailhouse Now". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.