Prisoner
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[Intro: ]E5 D5 C#5
E5 F#5 G5
E5
I'm down in a hole, baby
D5 C#5
You're lockin me up,You're lockin me up
C
And this pain I feel
Am B5
Won't set me free from you
E B5
Cause I'm a prisoner of your heart
E B5
Takin' it slow, but then I locked up hard
E B5
I am a prisoner of your heart
E B5
Takin' it slow, and I was caught off guard
Intro: E5 D5 C#5
E5 F#5 G5
E5
I'm helpless, and I'm hurting
D5 C#5
I'm affixed to your moves and you're shakin me down
E5
You got me locked up,I'm in the doghouse
D5 C#5
You had to chain me up cause I was fallin for you
E5
I'm a hopeless situation
D5 C#5
I've been cut to the bone and I'm coming for more
E5
So if you need me I'll be waiting
D5 C#5
For the girl that I love to be a coming around
C
This lockless cage you trapped me in
Am B5
Has brought me to my knees
E B5
Cause I'm a prisoner of your heart
E B5
Takin' it slow, but then I locked up hard
E B5
I am a prisoner of your heart
E B5
Takin' it slow, and I was caught off guard
How to play Prisoner
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 E5. 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.