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Prison Song

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E
B
  G1
  D2
  A2
E
E
B
     G1
D     2    3    5    3
A     2    3    5    3     repeat 3 x on forth time add
E           1    3    1
E
BG    1                            1
D    2    3    5    3    2    2
A    2    3    5    3    2    2
E          1    3    1    2
Part 4
E                                            E
BG    1   do it 24x than add    GB  
    D2                                         D5
A    2                                      A   3 do 4 x after the 24
           ERepeat the above PART 4E  
           VERSE
E
B
        G7
D    5      5
A
E
 Use part 4 for chorus
Verse
Chorus
BREAKDOWN
E
BG  7                    6
D      8       8   7       7
A          8                      7
E
E
B
G
  D0                                          D8
A  0  I think 17 times than   A   8
  E0                                          E8
outro
E
BG  7              6
D     8    8 7      7
A        8                7
E
  E1
  B3
  G2
D
A
E

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Prison Song" dives into a powerful critique of the prison industrial complex and the war on drugs. It highlights the band's signature style of addressing social and political issues through their music. This song, from the politically charged System Of A Down, channels a strong sense of outrage and a call for awareness. Playing it means stepping into that critical energy and delivering its urgent message.

AI-written from these sources:System of a Down — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Prison Song

by System Of A Down

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D 2 3 5 3

A 2 3 5 3 repeat 3 x on forth time add

E 1 3 1

G 1 1

D 2 3 5 3 2 2

A 2 3 5 3 2 2

E 1 3 1 2

Part 4

E E

B B

G 1 do it 24x than add G

D D

2 5

A 2 A 3 do 4 x after the 24

E E

Repeat the above PART 4

VERSE

D 5 5

Use part 4 for chorus

Verse

Chorus

BREAKDOWN

G 7 6

D 8 8 7 7

A 8 7

D D

0 8

A 0 I think 17 times than A 8

E E

0 8

outro

G 7 6

D 8 8 7 7

A 8 7

About Prison Song Chords by System Of A Down

Learn how to play Prison Song by System Of A Down with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Prison Song chords”, “Prison Song guitar chords”, or “System Of A Down Prison Song chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Prison Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Prison Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, G, D, A.

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