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Ball & Chain chords by
Elton John
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I got a ball and chain hanging
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around my heart

You were the one to blame for
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tearing my world apart

I got a heart so true,
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you got a heart of ice

A little more love from you,
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it could have been paradise
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I got a ball and chain
Verse 2
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hanging
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around my heart
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And if it's all the same
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maybe we should part
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And I'm singing do do do
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I'm singing do do do
Verse 3
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You had to tie me down in
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side a cage of doubt
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I'm sick of being kicked around so this is where I
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get out
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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Oh oui baby you tried to hold me
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but you were slowly
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Driving me in sane
Verse 5

Oh oui baby
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I got a ball and chain hanging
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around my heart
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You were the one to blame
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for tearing my world apart
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I got a heart so true,
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you got a heart of ice
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A little more love from you,
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it could have been paradise
Verse 6
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I couldn't take your pain,
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you couldn't take my love
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So I'm gonna quit this game 'cause baby I've had enough
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • F

  • A

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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The original key of Ball & Chain by Elton John is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Ball & Chain are Bb, F, Eb, Ab, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, F, Eb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Ball & Chain is approximately 158 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Ball & Chain using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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