Doing Time
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I'm breaking rocks and I'm Doing Time, she's on the street with a friend of mine
E
I drove the car, I took the fall, I walk the cell, at night I cry till dawn, at night I
B
cry till dawn
F# B
The days are long but time will pass, I'm breaking out, I soon will get my chance
[Verse]
B
I'm in a cell, it's ten by nine, she's livin' it up on champagne and wine
E
I took the rap, I have to smile, time drags by but I'll get loose after a while, get
B
loose after a while
F# B
Deep in the night, just like a child I walk the cell, my mind is running wild
[Bridge]
E
I'm going numb from too much waiting until my dying day
D F# B
I'll suffocate from too much hating, there'll be hell to pay
[Instrumental Verse]
B E B F# B
[Bridge]
E
I'm gonna rot from too much waiting, till my dying day
D F#
My soul is bruised, my heart is shaking, there'll be hell to pay, yeah
[Verse]
B
I'm digging ditches, I'm breaking stones, sewing mailbags, it ain't no fun
E
Bread and water, my life’s complete, hold my breath, till I'm back out on the street,
B
back out on the street
F# B
Revenge is sweet or so they say, just watch your step, I'm breaking out today
[Coda]
F# B
Revenge is sweet or so they say, just watch your step, I'm breaking out today
F# B
Revenge is sweet or so they say, just watch your step, I'm breaking out today
F# B
Revenge is sweet or so they say, just watch your step, I'm breaking out today
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How to play Doing Time
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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.