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Holloway Jail chords by
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Key: A minor•
Verse 1
Am
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They took my baby,
F
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Bm
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to Holloway jail,
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A

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A

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They took my baby, down Holloway jail,
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Am

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D
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She was a lady, when she went in,
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Am

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Now she's in jail,
F
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Am

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and it's giving me hell.
Interlude 1
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Am

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E
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Verse 2
F
F

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A

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was succeeding in the city,
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F

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She was just beginning to excel,
A
A

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G
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Then a spiv named Frankie Simes
C
C

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Led her to a life of crime,
D
D

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G
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And led her on the downward trail.
C
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Verse 3
E
E

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Am
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A

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Frankie came home late from work one evening,
A
A

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The C.l.D. were hot on his trail,
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Frankie promised everything,
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D
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And then he went and turned her in,
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C
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She went and took the rap for him,
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D
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Now she's impaled in Holloway jail.
Verse 4
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They took my baby,
F
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A
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G
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down Holloway jail,
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They took my baby,
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to Holloway jail,
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D
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There ain't no pity, there ain't no bail,
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And she assures me that it's living
Interlude 2

hell.
A
A

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Dm
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G
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Verse 5
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She was young and ever so pretty,
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Now she looks so old and pale,
Am
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G
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She never sees the day,
C
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D
D

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She wastes her life away,
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G

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Sitting in that prison cell.
C
C

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Verse 6
E
E

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Am
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They took my baby
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to Holloway jail,
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They took my baby,
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down Holloway jail,
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C
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She was a lady when she went in,
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Now she's in jail,
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and it's giving me hell.
Verse 7
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She's impaled, in Holloway jail.

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Chords

  • Am

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  • F

  • G

  • Bm

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  • C

  • D

  • Dm

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Holloway Jail?

The original key of Holloway Jail by The Kinks is A minor.

What are the main chords for Holloway Jail?

The primary chords used in Holloway Jail are Am, E, F, G, Bm, A.

Do I need a capo to play Holloway Jail?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Holloway Jail beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, E, F, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Holloway Jail?

The tempo of Holloway Jail is approximately 150 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Holloway Jail?

You can easily change the key of Holloway Jail 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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Is there a tuner available for Holloway Jail?

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