Ball And Chain
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Intro: Am D (4x)
verse 1
Am D Am D
If I had my way I would not be here
Am D Am D
Not for one day, my leaving is clear
[Refrão]F#m E Bm
I've had my share of heartache and pain
F#m E Bm
For happiness I'm searching in vain
F#m Am Bm Gm
I've got to get rid of my ball and chain
Bm E
Am D X2
verse 2
Am D Am D
For all of my life, the times they've been bad
Am D Am D
And hard luck and strife, they're all I've ever had
[Refrão]F#m E Bm
I've had my share of heartache and pain
F#m E Bm
For happiness I'm searching in vain
F#m Am Bm Gm
I've got to get rid of my ball and chain
Am D
D C Am
I've just got to be free
Am D X4
SOLO
F#m E Bm D
F#m E Bm D
F#m Am Bm Gm
Am
D Am
God in heaven, help me
verse 3
Am D Am D
If I had my way I would not, would not be here
Am D Am D
No, not for one day, my leaving, my leaving is clear
[Refrão]F#m E Bm
I've had my share of heartache and pain
F#m E Bm
For happiness I'm searching in vain
F#m Am Bm C
I've got to get rid of my ball and chain
Bm
F#m E Bm
I've had my share of heartache and pain
F#m E Bm
For happiness I'm searching in vain
F#m Am Bm Gm
I've got to get rid of my ball and CHAIN!
How to play Ball And Chain
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.