The Judge
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Intro: Am C Am C
Am F C
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
Dm Am
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
C
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
Am F
When the leader of the bad guys sang
C Dm
Something soft and soaked in pain
Am F C
I heard the echo from his secret hideaway
Am F
He must've forgot to close his door
C Dm
As he cranked out those dismal chords
Am F C
And his four walls declared him insane
E
I found my way
B
Right time wrong place
F G
As I pled my case
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F G
I know my soul's freezing
C Am
Hell's hot for good reason
F Am
So please, take me
Am F C
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
Dm Am
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
F C
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
Am
Three lights are lit
F
But the fourth one's out
C
I can tell cause it's a bit darker
Dm
Than the last night's bout
Am
I forgot about the drought
F
Of light bulbs in this house
C
So I head out
Down a route I think is heading south
Am
But I'm not good with directions
F
And I hide behind my mouth
C
I'm a pro at imperfections
Dm
And I'm best friends with my doubt
Am
And now that my mind's out
F
And now I hear it clear and loud
C
I'm thinking, "Wow
I probably should've stayed inside my house."
E
I found my way
B
Right time wrong place
F G
As I pled my case
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F G
I know my soul's freezing
C Am
Hell's hot for good reason
F
So please,
Am F
I don't know if this song
C Dm
Is a surrender or a revel
Am F
I don't know if this one
C Dm
Is about me or the devil
Am F
I don't know if this song
C Dm
Is a surrender or a revel
Am F
I don't know if this one
C Dm
Is about me or the devil
Am F C Dm
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free, oh no
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free, oh no
F G
I know my soul's freezing
C Am
Hell's hot for good reason
F
So please,
F C G Am
F C G Am
F C
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
G Am
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
F C
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
G Am
Na Na Na Na Oh Oh
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F C
You're the judge, Oh no
G Am
Set me free
F G C Am
F
How to play The Judge
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 Am. 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.