Behind Bars
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Intro:
G
G Em
[Verso 1]
G
If anybody cares to know where I learned to bum a smoke
Em
And why "Folsom Prison Blues" could make me cry
G
I keep my cards close to my chest, I got scars on my fists
Em
'Cause I'm too quick to stand up for my pride
[Refrão]
C D Em D C
It don't bother me to be alone and I feel right at home in the dark
G D G
I've spent some time behind bars
[Verso 2]
G
It ain't as bad as you might think, we laughed and talked, and cussed and drank
Em
And didn't wanna leave once we were in
G
Saw some things I can't forget, and I got friends that ain't out yet
Em
And I stop by and see them now and then
[Refrão]
C D Em D C
I'm still a branded man who likes a cover band and a shot of Maker's Mark
G D G
I've spent some time behind bars
[Ponte]
C
I shot the bull, I killed some time
D
Drowned some memories 'til they died
G
Confessed my soul to strangers
G
I've never met a stranger
C
When I was free to go
Am
All I could say was, "Set 'em up, Joe"
Em C
When I go there, man, I go there hard
D G
I've spent some time behind bars
Em
(Ooh-ooh)
[Verso 3]
G
You can see my history is tattooed all over me
Em D
If you know what you're looking for
G
I'll admit it's tough sometimes to walk a straight and narrow line
Em
Instead of walking through those swinging doors
[Refrão]
C D Em C
If you think I'm what you need, you need to know before I steal your heart
G D G C
I've spent some time behind bars
Outro:
G D G Em D G
I've spent some time behind bars
How to play Behind Bars
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.