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Jail-House Blues chords by
Gene Autry
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
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I used to be a rambler,
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a bootlegger and gambler,
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but really I was a good man.

One day I sold some gin,
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sold it to the wrong men,
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now they got me down
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here in the can.
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I've got the jailhouse blues,
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the blues I can't lose
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Now if ever I get free,

there'll be no more whiskey for me
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G

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I've got the jailhouse blues
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D

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Oh, my lady, oh, my lady,
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oh, my lady
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I called up my honey, said, dear,
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bring me down some money

They've got me down
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here in the jungle
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Won't you go my bail
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and get me out of jail
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But she said go and tell it to the judge

I've got the jailhouse blues,
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the blues I can't lose
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My baby's turned me down,

when I get out

I'll leave this doggone town
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G

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I've got the jailhouse blues
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Oh my lady, the old lady, old lady

Now you can understand
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Why these doggone women love the man
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But wait until he runs out of dough
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They'll kick you in the pants
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Every time they get a chance
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And there won't be no gal no more

I've got the jailhouse blues
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The blues I can't lose
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My baby turned me down

When I get out

I'll leave this doggone town
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G

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I've got the jailhouse blues
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The old lady, the lady,
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oh, the old lady.

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  • C

  • A

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Jail-House Blues by Gene Autry is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Jail-House Blues are Ab, Eb, Db, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Db, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Jail-House Blues is approximately 91 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Jail-House Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Jail-House Blues. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Gene Autry.

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