Doin' My Time
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(1)
(Bb)On this ol' rock pile,With a ball and chain.
(Bb)They call me by a number not a name,lord lord.
(Bb)I gotta do my(Eb)time. IGotta do my(Bb)time.
(G)With an achin'(F) heart and a
(C)worried(Bb)mind.
(2)
When that ol' judge looked down and smiled,
Said i'm gonna send you up that river for awhile. lord,lord
I gotta do my time, I gotta do my time
With an achin' heart and a worried mind
(3) J.C.
You can hear my hammer, you can hear my song.
Gonna swing it like John Henry all day long.
I gotta do my time, I gotta do my time
With an achin' heart and a worried mind
(4)
Well now it won't be long,just a few more days
I'll settle down and quit my rowdy ways.
With that gal of mine,yea with that gal of mine
She's a waitin' for me
While i've done my time
How to play Doin' My Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.