21 Miles To Lake Charles Prison - Johnny Paycheck

21 Miles To Lake Charles Prison

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C F C
Oh momma I’m so thankful you came
 
G7
It’s late and I hate about this rain
 
F C F
I know it’s hard on you but I don’t know what I’d do
 
C G7 C
If you weren’t here momma to walk me to the train
 
F C
21 miles to Lake Charles Prison
 
G7
A few more hours my life will cease to be
 
C F
But I won’t mind that last mile I’ll walk it with a smile
 
C F G7 C
As long as your sweet face is the last thing that I see
 
F C
Oh how I wish I could turn back the pages of time
 
G7
And rewrite those few minutes I went insane
 
F C F
Yes I took her for my wife and was forced to take her life
 
C G7 C
Now in chains I ride the Lake Charles Prison train
 
F C
21 miles to Lake Charles Prison
 
G7
13 men wearing balls and chains
 
C F
But I’m richer by far than all of them together are
 
C G7 C
All because momma you walked me to the train

How to play 21 Miles To Lake Charles Prison

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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