Allentown Jail
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Intro
A F#m D E
A F#m D E
[Verso 1]
A F#m C#m F#m E A F#m
They locked me up, darlin, in Allentown Jail, Whoa, oh, oh, oh
A F#m C#m F#m E E7
And no one has come for to put up my bail, Whoa, oh, oh, oh.
[Verso 2]
D E A F#m D A A7
They say at the court house, Ill never go free, never go free.
D E A F#m
Cause I stole a diamond, a beautiful diamond,
F#m C# F#m
To give, to give to thee.
[Refrão]
F#m E F#m E F#m C# F#m
Somewhere in Allentown Jail, my heart waits in Allentown Jail.
[Verso 3]
A C#m F#m E A F#m
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
A F#m C#m F#m E E7
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
[Verso 4]
D E A F#m D A A7
They say at the court house, Ill never go free, never go free.
D E A F#m
Cause I stole a diamond, a beautiful diamond,
F#m C# F#m
To give, to give to thee.
[Refrão]
F#m E F#m E F#m C# F#m N.C.
Somewhere in Allentown Jail, my heart waits in Allentown Jail.
Outro
F#m E F#m E F#m C# F#m
Somewhere in Allentown Jail, my heart waits in Allentown Jail.
F#m E F#m E F#m C# F#m
Somewhere in Allentown Jail, my heart waits in Allentown Jail.
How to play Allentown Jail
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.