The Who - Ball and Chain: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Ball and Chain" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Ball and Chain Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Who
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Ball and Chain" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
E A Down in Guantanamo E We still got the ball and chain A Down in Guantanamo E We still got the ball and chain Bm A That pretty piece of Cuba E Designed to cause men pain Bm A Whoa, when you light up in Cuba Em7 E You won't feel the same again Down in Guantanamo Whew, still waiting for the big cigars Down in Guantanamo Whew, still waiting for the big cigars Been a breach of promise Still guilty with no charge There’s smoke in the forest And the tumour is getting large Down in Guantanamo We still got the ball and chain Down in Guantanamo We still got the ball and chain There's a long road to travel For justice to make its claim So let's bring down the gavel Let the prisoner say his name A Mmm, still waiting for the big cigars A Still waiting A Still waiting for the big cigars A Hey, still waiting for the big cigars You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  E  Em  Em7  Bm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Ball and Chain" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Ball and Chain" by The Who.