In The Jailhouse Now

· by The Soggy Bottom Boys

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(C)I had a friend named Ram bl in’ Bob.

pi He used to steal, Stan gam ble and rob.

He thought he was the (C7)smart est guy a (F)round.

Well, But I ed found out in’ last Mon day with that Bob y got locked in’ up Sun day.

They’ve (D7)got him in the jail house way down (G7)town.

He’s in the jail house now,

he’s in the (C7)jail house (F)now.

Well, I (G7)told him once or twice his face to stop play in’ cards and a shoot in’ dice.

He’s in the jail house (C)now.

Ah, dee, o, del, (F)ay, hee, ee, o, tee.

Ah, de, o, del, (C)ay, o, del, o, tee.

Yo, del, (G7)ay, hee, hee, ay, yo, del, ay, hee, hee, yo, del, (C)ay, hee.

Well (C)Bob liked to play his pok bl in’ er, pi noch met le with named Yo ble and ker, but shoot in’ dice the (C7)was his fav ’rite (F)game.

Well, Well, he ed got throwed in’ in jail ey and no bod ed to go in’ his bail.

ey.

The (D7)judge done said that he re fused the (G7)fine.

He’s in the jail house now,

he’s in the (C7)jail house (F)now.

Well, I (G7)told him once or twice his face to stop play in’ cards and a shoot in dice.

He’s in the jail house (C)now.

Ah, dee, o, del, (F)ay, hee, ee, o, tee.

Ah, de, o, del, (C)ay, o, del, o, tee.

Yo, del, (G7)ay, hee, hee, ay, yo, del, ay, hee, hee, yo, del, (C)ay, hee.

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In The Jailhouse Now by The Soggy Bottom Boys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In The Jailhouse Now” 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 C at 144 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.
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Frequently asked questions

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