Arms Of The Law
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C C G G F G C G
[Verso 1]
C G
We danced that night so close together
F G C G
We said that we'd never part
C G
I thought it for worse or for better
F G C
But I didn't see the chains on your heart
C G
For your father kept the peace in the county
F G C G
And although they say justice is blind
C G
He led me in cuffs to his jailhouse
F G C
For trying to make you mine
[Refrão]
F Fm C
They said your love was taken
F Fm C G
As they led me down the hall
C G
Now you're in the arms of another
F G C
And I'm in the arms of the law
Interlude
C C G G F G C G
C C G F C G
[Verso 2]
C G
Now one day I'll break from this prison
F G C G
To see if there's truth to this tale
C G
And if you're locked in the arms of another
F G C
I'll be better off locked in this jail
[Refrão]
F Fm C
They said your love was taken
F Fm C G
As they led me down the hall
C G
Now you're in the arms of another
F G C
And I'm in the arms of the law
F Fm C
Yes, I'm in the arms of the law
Outro
C C G G F G C
How to play Arms Of The Law
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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.