A Prison Without Walls
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C F C
I don't need chains or iron bars to tell me I'm not free
G7 C G7
I'm in a prison without walls
C F C
I'm living in the memory of a love that used to be
G7 C C7
Here in a prison without any walls
F C G7 C
I come and go but still I know I'll never break a-way
D7 G7
For deep inside my heart is tied to dreams of yesterday
C F C
Till you bring back your love sweetheart there's no escape of me
G7 C
I'm in a prison without any walls
F C
You closed a door with your goodbye that tells me night and day
G7 C G7
I'm in a prison without any walls
C F C
Could loving you be such a crime that I should have to stay
G7 C C7
Here in a prison without any walls
F C G7 C
I tell myself I won't be blue I'll find another love
D7 G7
But when I look at someone else it's you I'm thinking of
C F C
Come back sweetheart and break these ties I can't go on this way
G7 C
I'm in a prison without any walls
How to play A Prison Without Walls
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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.