Boston Jail chords by
Porter Wagoner

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Key: D major•

Verse 1

G

G

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D

D

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A

A

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Wino Skid Row Joe some on

D

D

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vegranci

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A

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They've got all kinds in the

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Boston jail now they've got me

Verse 2

D

D

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In the county jail in old Boston

A

A

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D

D

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they've got all kinds you see

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A

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D

D

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From all walks of life they

G

G

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D

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A

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D

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come all lost their liber_ ty

Now some got wives just outside

a waitin' for their return

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G

G

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Long timers short timers and some

D

D

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G

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a waitin' to burn

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D

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Wino Skid Row Joe

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A

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D

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Verse 3

D

D

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G

G

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D

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Now some will say yesterday

I really had the jack

G

G

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But paper and pen got me locked in them

D

D

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A

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D

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checks come a bouncin' back

And late at night when the lights go

out they tell their tales of voe

G

G

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About old friends and places they've been and

D

D

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A

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D

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G

G

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where they'd like to go

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D

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Wino Skid Row Joe

Interlude 1

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D

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D

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G

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D

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A

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D

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D

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D

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G

G

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D

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D

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Verse 4

D

D

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But it's too late that one mistake

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A

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D

D

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condemns them to a cell

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D

D

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Where every dream's a for_ gotten

G

G

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D

D

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thing and each day's a living hell

Listen guys if you're wise

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from this town you'll run

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Or soon you'll find you're a pullin' time

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in the jail in old Bo_ ston

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D

D

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Wino Skid Row Joe

A

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G

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D

D

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Wino Skid Row Joe

D

D

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Chords

G
D
A

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Boston Jail?

The original key of Boston Jail by Porter Wagoner is D major.

What are the main chords for Boston Jail?

The primary chords used in Boston Jail are G, D, A.

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No capo is required for this song.

Is Boston Jail beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Boston Jail?

The tempo of Boston Jail is approximately 49 beats per minute.

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