Ball And Chain
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Intro: E
[Verso 1]
E A
Down in Guantanamo
E
We still got the ball and chain
A
Down in Guantanamo
E
We still got the ball ??and ??chain
Bm A
That pretty piece ??of Cuba
E
Designed to cause men pain
Bm A
Whoa, when you light up in Cuba
Em7 E
You won't feel the same again
[Verso 2]
E A
Down in Guantanamo
E
Whew, still waiting for the big cigars
A
Down in Guantanamo
E
Whew, still waiting for the big cigars
Bm A
Been a breach of promise
E
Still guilty with no charge
Bm A
There's a smoke in the forest
E
And the tumour is getting large
Interlude
A E
3rd Verse
E A
Down in Guantanamo
E
We still got the ball and chain
A
Down in Guantanamo
E
We still got the ball and chain
Bm A
There's a long road to travel
E
For justice to make its claim
Bm A
So let's bring down the gavel
E
Let the prisoner say his name
Interlude
A
Outro
A
Mmm, still waiting for the big cigars
A
Still waiting
A
Still waiting for the big cigars
A
Hey, still waiting for the big cigars
A
How to play Ball And Chain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.