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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.
But I ed found out in’ last Mon day
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, he ed got throwed in’ in jail ey
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"In The Jailhouse Now" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 144 BPM.
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About “In The Jailhouse Now”
- Where are the chord symbols for "In The Jailhouse Now" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "In The Jailhouse Now" is in C.
- What key is "In The Jailhouse Now" by The Soggy Bottom Boys played in?
- In The Jailhouse Now is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "In The Jailhouse Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "In The Jailhouse Now" 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 "In The Jailhouse Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "In The Jailhouse Now"?
- "In The Jailhouse Now" 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", "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "In The Jailhouse Now" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "In The Jailhouse Now" is in the key of C at 144 BPM.
- What chords are in "In The Jailhouse Now"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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