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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"In The Jailhouse Now" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 144 BPM.
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About “In The Jailhouse Now”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "In The Jailhouse Now"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "In The Jailhouse Now". Key of C, 144 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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