Straight To Jail
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bm G D F# G D
Bm G D F# G F#
[Verse 1]
N.C. G
You better wash your hair
D Bm F#
But today all my plans are staying in bed
Bm
No matter what they say
G
I'm all wrong
D F#
Told you this had happened before
[Verse 2]
N.C. G
You better stay the same
D Bm F#
But today all I am is just starting to change
Bm
No matter what they say
G
I'm always wrong
D F#
Told you this had happened before
[Chorus]
G D
If you want to get better, then move on
Em G D
No one's gonna wait for you
F# G D
So you better not stay long
Em G D
No one's gonna wait for you
F#
This is war!
[Interlude]
Bm G D F# G D
Bm G D F# G F#
[Verse 3]
N.C. G
You better wash your hair
D Bm F#
But today all my plans are staying in bed
Bm
No matter what they say
G
I'm always wrong
D F#
Told you this had happened before
[Chorus]
G D
If you want to get better, then move on
Em G D
No one's gonna wait for you
F# G D
So you better not stay long
Em G D
No one's gonna wait for you
F# N.C.
This is war!
[Solo]
G D Bm F#
Bm G D F#
G D Bm F#
Bm G D F#
[Chorus]
N.C.
If you want to get better, then move on
N.C.
No one's gonna wait for you
N.C.
So you better not stay long
N.C. D
No one's gonna wait for you
F# G D
If you want to get better, then move on
Em G D
No one's gonna wait for you
F# G D
So you better not stay long
Em G D
No one's gonna wait for you
F#
This war!
[Outro]
Bm G D F# G D
Bm G D F# G F#
Bm
How to play Straight To Jail
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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.