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Jimmie Rodgers - In the Jailhouse Now Ukulele Chords

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ChordsC, C7, F, D, G, G7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

CIhadafriendnamedRamblin’Bob
Cwhousedtosteal,gambleandrob
HethoughtheC7wasthesmartestguyinFtown
FButIfoundoutlastMonday
FthatBobgotlockedupSunday
They’veDgothiminthejailhousewaydownGtown.G7
G7He’sinthejailhouseCnow,
he’sinthejailhouseFnow
IGtoldhimonceortwice
Gtostopplayin’cardsandshootin’dice
He’sinthejailhouseCnow
FCGC
CBoblikedtoplayhisPoker,Pinochle,WhistandEuchre
Butshootin’diceC7washisgreatestFgame
FWellhegotthrow’dinjail,withnobodytogohisbail
TheDjudgedonesaidthatherefusedtheGfine.GG7
G7He’sinthejailhouseCnow,
he’sinthejailhouseFnow
IGtoldhimonceortwice
Gtostopplayin’cardsandshootin’dice
He’sinthejailhouseCnow
CWellIwentoutlastTuesday,ImetagirlnamedSusie
IsaidIwastheC7swellestguyaFround
FWellwestartedtospendin’mymoney,
FThenshestartedtocallin’mehoney
WeDtookineverycabaretinGtown.GG7
G7We’reinthejailhouseCnow,
We’reinthejailhouseFnow
IGtoldthatjudgerighttohisface,
GIdon’tliketoseethisplace
We’reinthejailhouseCnow
FCGC
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ArtistJimmie Rodgers
AlbumSingle
GenresCountry, Folk
Year1928
KeyC
DifficultyEasy

How to play In the Jailhouse Now on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Jimmie Rodgers - In the Jailhouse Now on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

In the Jailhouse Now uses these transitions most often: C → F (5), G → C (5), and C → C7 (3). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - C7 chord transition.

1. C → C7 chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele C7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-1Ukulele C7 chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to C7:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 1.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

C to C7

2. C7 → F chord transition

Ukulele C7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-1Ukulele C7 chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

Here's how to move from C7 to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

C7 to F

3. F → D chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

To move from F to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

F to D

4. D → G chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

Switching from D to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

D to G

5. G → G7 chord transition

Switching from G to G7:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

6. G7 → C chord transition

To move from G7 to C:

  1. While playing G7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

7. C → F chord transition

Here's how to move from C to F:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 5 times.

8. F → G chord transition

To move from F to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

9. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C:

  1. While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 5 times.

In the Jailhouse Now chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in In the Jailhouse Now.

  • In the Jailhouse Now includes 35 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • In the Jailhouse Now contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how In the Jailhouse Now connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → F: 16%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → G7: 2%
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