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I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail chords by
Porter Wagoner
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
C

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F
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G
G

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(Yes warden) I'm just here
C
C

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to get my baby out of jail

I'm not in your town to stay

said a lady old and gray
G
G

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C
C

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To the warden of the peniten_ tiary

I'm not in your town to stay and

I'll soon be on my way
G
G

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I'm just here to get my baby out

of jail
C
C

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F
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Verse 2

G
G

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(Yes warden) I'm just here
C
C

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to get my baby out of jail

I tried to raise baby right and I

prayed both day and night
G
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That he wouldn't follow the
C
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footsteps of his dad

And I've searched both far and wide

and I'd feared that he had died
G
G

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But at fast I found my baby here

in jail
C
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F
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Verse 3

G
G

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(Yes warden) you know
C
C

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I want my baby out of jail

I will pawn you my watch and

I'll pawn you my chain
G
G

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C
C

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I will pawn you my golden wedding band

I will wash all your clothes and

I'll scrub all your floors
G
G

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If that will get my baby out

of jail
C
C

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F
F

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Verse 4

G
G

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(Yes warden) you know I want
C
C

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my baby out of jail

Then I heard the warden say to
Am
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G
G

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the lady so old and gray
Bb
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I'll bring your darlin'
C
C

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boy to your side

Then two big iron gates swung wide

apart she held her darling to her heart
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G

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C
C

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In the arms of her boy boy she died
F
F

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G
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(A s_ miling) in the arms of
C
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her dear boy there she died

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Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • Am

  • Bb

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail?

The original key of I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail by Porter Wagoner is C major.

What are the main chords for I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail?

The primary chords used in I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail are C, F, G, Am, Bb.

Do I need a capo to play I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail?

No capo is required for this song.

Is I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, G, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail?

The tempo of I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail is approximately 171 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for I'm Just Here to Get My Baby out of Jail?

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