Shackles And Chains

Written by Jimmie Davis

Key of G · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

   G                       C
On a long lonesome journey I’m going
   C       D            G
Oh darling please don’t you cry
   G                                   C
In these shackles and chains they will take me
   C D                   G
To a prison to stay ’til I die

Chorus

    G                           C
And at night through the bars I will gaze at the stars
    G     D
And dream of your kisses in vain
  G                             C
A piece of stone I will use for my pillow
      C   D                    G
While I’m sleeping in shackles and chains

Verse 2

    G                               C
Put your arms through the bars once my darling
    C  D                       G
Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best
    G                   C
For in heartache you’re my consolation
   C      D        G
In sorrow my haven of rest