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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" in?
- "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys is in the key of F with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Soggy Bottom Boys can I play here?
- Try "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow", "In The Jailhouse Now". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.