Lock Me Up chords
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Capo 2nd fret.
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[Intro]
Am C D Am
[Verse 1]
Am
There's barbwire all around it, gates close after dark
C D Am
Sun sets behind the towers, sometimes the times are hard
Am
I’ve seen people make it out, I've seen a few come back and visit
C D Am
Well, I've heard it called everything from hell to hometown prison
N.C.
Well, hell, if this is prison
[Chorus]
Am
Sentence me to life out here like them boys in Alcatraz
C D C D
I’ll wear my last namе like a number on my back
Am
Handcuff me to my roots, no, don't еver set me free
C D Am
Lock me up in a small town, and throw away the key
[Verse 2]
Am
No, I ain't tryin' to run, Ol' Red can get some sleep
C D Am
I'm just fine doin' my time behind these old pine trees
Am
Shackle and chain me
C
When I go, lay me, right here six feet deep
[Chorus]
Am
Sentence me to life out here like them boys in Alcatraz
C D C D
I’ll wear my last namе like a number on my back
Am
Handcuff me to my roots, no, don't еver set me free
C D Am
Lock me up in a small town, and throw away the key
G D Am
Away the key
[Guitar Solo]
Am G D
[Bridge]
Am C
Lock me up, lock me up
D Am
Lock me up in a small town
C D
Lock me up in a small town
[Out-Chorus]
Am
Sentence me to life out here like them boys in Alcatraz
C D C D
And I’ll wear my last name like a number on my back
Am
Handcuff me to my roots, no, don't ever set me free
C D Am
Lock me up in a small town, and throw away the key
C D Am
Yeah, throw away the key
How to play "Lock Me Up" by Marlowe Kameron on guitar
Capo: 2nd fret
[Intro]
- Chords: Am - C - D - Am
Strum each chord with a steady rhythm.
Use downstrokes to set the tone for the song.
[Verse 1]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - D - Am
Strum Pattern: Use a combination of down and up strums.
Emphasize the downbeat for a steady rhythm.
Transition smoothly between chords.
Focus on the shift from C to D and back to Am.
[Chorus]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - D - C - D - Am - C - D - Am
Strum Pattern: Keep the pattern similar to the verse.
Add a bit more energy to match the chorus's feel.
Pay attention to the changes from C to D and Am.
[Verse 2]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - D - Am
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1.
Maintain a steady rhythm.
Focus on the dynamics, keeping it slightly softer than the chorus.
[Guitar Solo]
- Chord Progression: Am - G - D - Am
Play with more intensity.
Use downstrokes for a driving rhythm.
Ensure clean transitions between chords.
[Bridge]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - D - Am - C - D
Strum with a steady rhythm.
Create a slight pause between lines for emphasis.
[Out-Chorus]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - D - C - D - Am - C - D - Am
Maintain the energy from the previous chorus.
Strum with consistent rhythm and intensity.
End with a clean Am chord to finish the song.
[Common Mistakes]
- Missing smooth transitions between chords, especially from C to D.
- Losing the rhythm during the solo and bridge sections.
- Not emphasizing the dynamic differences between verse and chorus.
[Song Facts]
"Lock Me Up" by Marlowe Kameron is a song about embracing one's roots and
finding contentment in a small-town life. The lyrics use prison imagery
to convey a deep connection to one's hometown and the idea of being
willingly "locked up" in a familiar place. Marlowe Kameron is known for
his authentic storytelling and emotional depth in his music. "Lock Me Up"
showcases his ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with engaging melodies,
creating a relatable and moving song.