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Jailhouse

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I was bored today and I started playing guitar and I came across some chords that sound 
really good with the song! enjoy! I'm only 13 so be nice
[Intro]
D  E
    and I won't give it up to you.
D                           E
And I feel love, feel love. Love, love!
[Chorus]
D              E
Jailhouse gets empty,
D         E
Rudy gets plenty,
D                    E
The baton stick gets shorter,
D         E
Rudy gets taller.
D                       E
Can't fight against the youth,
            D
Cause we're strong.
                    E
Them are rude, rude people.
D                       E
Can't fight against the youth,
            D
Cause we're strong.
                    E
Them are rude, rude people.
[Verse]
D
Now when I was a youth in 1983
           E
it was the best day of my life.
               D
We had the '89 vision
we didn't fuss and no fight,
     E
when all the little daughters wanna be my wife
       D
like a vision,
                     E
it was playin' on my guitar,
on my guitar,
            D
I had to be there,
I had to be there,
            E
I had to be there,
I had to be there.

Jailhouse chords and lyrics

Free chords for Jailhouse by Sublime. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

I was bored today and I started playing guitar and I came across some chords that sound 
really good with the song! enjoy! I'm only 13 so be nice
[Intro]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
we didn't fuss and no fight,
on my guitar,
I had to be there,
I had to be there.

Jailhouse Chords by Sublime

Learn how to play Jailhouse by Sublime with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jailhouse chords”, “Jailhouse guitar chords”, or “Sublime Jailhouse chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Jailhouse chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jailhouse lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, E.

Frequently asked questions about Jailhouse

How do I play "Jailhouse" by Sublime on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Jailhouse" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Jailhouse" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Jailhouse"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Jailhouse" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Jailhouse" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Jailhouse" by Sublime with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sublime below.

What key is "Jailhouse" in?

The chords for "Jailhouse" show the original chord names (including D, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.