Caught In The Act
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Intro C Am F G
C Am F G
Man in a bar stole a car wound up in jail and made in out by a bell
C Am F G
by luck he got caught in the act and some how he make it out.
C Am F G
Going down fast as he pulled the trigger and killed em dead
C Am F G
by luck he got caught in the act and spent his life in jail.
[Refrão]
C Am
Caught in the act of a crime the devil ain't going to pay your fine
F G C
your just stuck and by bad luck you got caught in the act.
(verse 2)
C Am
You ain't worth a dime with your stupid mine
F G
you ain't Jesse James your not Bonny and Clyde
C Am. F G
Can't get away can't get a brake when you got.
[Refrão]C Am
Caught in the act of a crime the devil ain't going to pay your fine
F G C
your just stuck and by bad luck you got caught in the act.
(verse 3)
C Am F G
You broke her heart when you kissed that woman on the side walk and she drove by
C Am F G
shot his head and he got caught in the act and wound up dead
C Am F
Yea don't get Caught in the act you mite get shot
G C
and by the bad luck of getting caught in the act.
How to play Caught In The Act
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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.