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The Price You Pay

Molly Hatchet

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Price You Pay by Molly Hatchet in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Molly Hatchet - The Price You Pay

Intro
C

Verse
There's A CSmall Jail In Georgia You All Know
Where The CSun's So Hot And The Daylight Don't Show
Where The FMoccasin She Rests On A Soft Bed Of Sand
You Can CHear The Hound Dog Howling Out The Land

Chorus
It GAin't The Way I Wanted It But G#Lord That's The PriceA# You PaCy

Verse 2
I Said CJailer Bring Me Water For My Throat Is Dry
CFour Walls, Steel Bars, I've Been Watching Passersby
I've Been FSitting Here So Long I'm Starting To Cry
The CHangman's Coming, I'm Surely Going To Die

Chorus 2
It GAin't The Way I Wanted It But G#Lord That's The PriceA# You PaCy

Solo
C F C G G# A# C

Verse 3
I CShot A Man In Macon Over A Poker Game
I CKilled Another In Atlanta Just To Build My Fame
Well, FNow I Hear The Hammers They're Pounding Out My Name
It CAin't The Way I Wanted It But That's The Price You Pay

Chorus 3
It GAin't The Way I Wanted It But G#Lord That's The PriceA# You PaCy

Verse 3
Hey, CJailer. How About That Water? My Throat's Still Dry
CFour Walls, Steel Bars, I've Been Watching Passersby
I've Been FSitting Here So Damn Long I'm Starting To Cry
The CHangman's Coming I'm Surely Going To Die

Chorus 4
It GAin't The Way I Wanted It But G#Lord That's The PriceA# You PaCy
It GAin't The Way I Wanted It But G#Lord That's The PriceA# You PaCy
It GAin't The Way I Wanted It But G#Lord That's The PriceA# You PaCy
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Price You Pay?

The chords for The Price You Pay are: C, F, G, G#, A#

What is the original key of The Price You Pay?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Price You Pay?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Price You Pay in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Price You Pay be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Price You Pay on ukulele?

Chord The Price You Pay can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Price You Pay?

The Price You Pay uses 5 chords: C, F, G, G#, A#

What is the easiest way to play The Price You Pay?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Price You Pay released in?

The Price You Pay was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Price You Pay?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Price You Pay to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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