I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow

by The Soggy Bottom Boys
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow”

Can I play "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" by The Soggy Bottom Boys played in?
I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
"I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" was originally performed by The Soggy Bottom Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.