Little Brown Jug

by Joseph E. Winner
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Lyrics

My wife and I, we (F)live a lone in a (G)lit tle log hut we (C)call (G)our (C)own.

Here you are so (F)near my nose, I (G)tip her up and (C)down she goes.

Ha ha ha, (F)you and me, (G7)lit tle brown jug how (C)I (G7)love (C)thee.

Ha ha ha, (F)you and me, (G7)lit tle brown jug how (C)I love thee.

Little Brown Jug โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Little Brown Jug" by Joseph E. Winner: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 144 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œLittle Brown Jugโ€

What key is "Little Brown Jug" by Joseph E. Winner played in?
Little Brown Jug 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 "Little Brown Jug"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Little Brown Jug" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Little Brown Jug"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Little Brown Jug"?
"Little Brown Jug" was originally performed by Joseph E. Winner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Little Brown Jug" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Little Brown Jug" by Joseph E. Winner. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Little Brown Jug" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Little Brown Jug" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.