I Got Stripes
View chords used in this chart
Key = Db > Eb
Intro = Db - Db - Db - Db
Db Ab7
On A Monday I Was Ar-rested (Uh Huh)
Db
On A Tuesday They Locked Me In The Jail (Oh Boy)
Db Ab7
On A Wednesday My Trial Was At-tested
Db
On A Thursday They Said Guilty And The Judge's Gavel Fell
Db Ab7
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
Db
I Got Chains --- Chains Around My Feet
Db Ab7
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
Db Eb Eb Eb Eb
And Them Chains --- Them Chains They're About To Drag Me Down
Eb Bb7
On A Monday My Momma Come To See Me
Eb
On A Tuesday They Caught Me With A File
Eb Bb7
On A Wednesday I'm Down In Soli-tary
Eb
On A Thursday I Start On Bread And Water For A While
Eb Bb7
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
Eb
I Got Chains --- Chains Around My Feet
Eb Bb7
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
Eb
And Them Chains --- Them Chains They're About To Drag Me Down
Eb Bb7
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
Eb
I Got Chains --- Chains Around My Feet
Eb Bb7
I Got Stripes --- Stripes Around My Shoulders
Slowing > > > Eb
And Them Chains --- Them Chains They're About To Drag Me Down
How to play I Got Stripes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.