John Prine – Christmas In Prison (Guitar)
Key
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Versions
(3)
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
G C It was Christmas in prison and the food was real good G D We had turkey and pistols carved out of wood G C And I dream of her always even when I don't dream G D G Her name's on my tongue and her blood's in my stream
[Chorus]
D C G Wait awhile eternity C G D Old Mother Nature's got nothing on me G Come to me, run to me C Come to me now G We're rolling, my sweetheart D G We're flowing by God
[Interlude]
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[Verse 2]
G C She reminds me of a chess game with someone I admire G D Or a picnic in the rain after a prairie fire G C Her heart is as big as this whole goddamn jail G D G And she's sweeter than saccharin at a drug store sale
[Chorus]
D C G Wait awhile eternity C G D Old Mother Nature's got nothing on me G Come to me, run to me C Come to me now G We're rolling, my sweetheart D G We're flowing by God
[Interlude]
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[Verse 3]
G C The search light in the big yard swings 'round with the gun G D And the spot lights the snowflakes like the dust in the sun G C It's Christmas in prison, there'll be music tonight G D G I'll probably get homesick, I love you, goodnight
[Chorus]
D C G Wait awhile eternity C G D Old Mother Nature's got nothing on me G Come to me, run to me C Come to me now G We're rolling, my sweetheart D G We're flowing by God