Cell Song
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D G
There's a tiny little window and the sun comes shining through
D G Em
Dancing with the dust that's in my cell
D G
There's a sparrow sitting on the sill and he stays for a minute or two
D G A
But he's frightened by the ringing of the bell
D G
There's a bed that I must lie on when at night I take my rest
D G A
And a chair for me to sit on through the day
D G
The men who wait beside me always know what's best
D G A
For a man who doesn't have too much to say
D G A
Throw a laugh into the corner, blow a tear against the wall
D G
Learn a game to play, improve the mind
D G
Confess your sins, you sinner, and think how the seconds fall
D G A
Leave all earthly cares and woes behind
D G Em
And when my short affair with life is ended and I'm gone
D G
Will you tell the world the story of John Lee?
D G
All you see is nothing and yet everything lives on
D G A
I was born to pay the hangman's fee
How to play Cell Song
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 D. 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.