Washington Jail
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F Fsus2 F Fsus2
F
[Verse 1]
C F C
I love little Willie, little Willie’s my dear
C7
If you’d a think I don’t love her
F A# F C
You got a foolish idea
C F
Sittin’ in the jail house
C
My back ‘gainst the wall
C7 F A# F C
Old corn liquor was the cause of it all
C F
The judge said ‘stand up, George’
C
Dry all your tears
C7 F A# F C
You’re sentenced to Raleigh for 22 years
[Verse 2]
C F C
22 years Willie, 22 years
C7 F A# F C
I’m sentenced to Raleigh for 22 years
C F C
Write me a letter, back it by mail
C7 F A# F C
Post it in care of the Washington Jail
C F C
The train has come up and now it is gone
C7 F A# F C
Taking you away, Lord, just leaving this song
[Outro]
F A# F C F
How to play Washington 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.