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Straight Time

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[Intro]
D  Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
[Verse 1]
D                        Dsus2 D               Dsus2
Got out of prison back in '86 and I found me a wife
D                           Bm
I walked the clean and narrow
G
Just tryin' to stay out and stay alive
D                        Dsus2        D               Dsus2
Got a job at the rendering factory, it ain't gonna make me rich
 D                               Bm
In the darkness before dinner comes
G                          D
Sometimes I can feel the itch
[Chorus]
A                                 D                 G
I got a cold mind to go tripping across that thin line
                 D          Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
I'm sick of doin straight time
[Verse 2]
D                        Dsus2  D                      Dsus2
My uncles at the evenin' table makes his living runnin' hot cars
D                                 Bm
Slips me a hundred dollar bill, says
G
"Charlie, you best remember who your friends are."
[Chorus]
A                                 D                  G
I got a cold mind to go tripping across that thin line
                D          Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
I ain't makin' straight time
[Bridge]
G                                           D
Eight years in, it feels like you're gonna die
                          G
But you get used to anything
                                  D
Sooner or later it becomes your life
[Verse 3]
D                       Dsus2 D                    Dsus2
Kitchen floor in the evening, tossin' my little babies high
D                              Bm
Mary's smilin', but she watches me
G
Out of the corner of her eye
[Verse 4]
D               Dsus2 D               Dsus2
Seems you can't get any more than half free
D                            Bm
I step out onto the front porch
G                            D      Dsus2 D
And suck the cold air deep inside of me
[Chorus]
A                               D                 G
Got a cold mind to go tripping cross that thin line
D                  D         Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
I'm sick of doin' straight time
[Bridge]
G                                      D
In the basement, huntin' gun and a hacksaw
                   G
Sip a beer, and thirteen inches
                D
Of barrel drop to the floor
[Verse 5]
D                   Dsus2 D                      Dsus2
Come home in the evening, can't get the smell from my hands
D                           Bm
Lay my head down on the pillow
G                                    D
And, go driftin' off into foreign lands
[Outro]
D  Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

Straight Time chords and lyrics

Free chords for Straight Time by Bruce Springsteen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
D  Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Verse 3]
[Verse 4]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Verse 5]
[Outro]
D  Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

Straight Time Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Straight Time by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Straight Time chords”, “Straight Time guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Straight Time 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 Straight Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Straight Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Dsus2, Bm, G, A.

Frequently asked questions about Straight Time

How do I play "Straight Time" by Bruce Springsteen on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Straight Time" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Straight Time" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Straight Time"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Straight Time" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Straight Time" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Straight Time" by Bruce Springsteen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bruce Springsteen below.

What key is "Straight Time" in?

The chords for "Straight Time" show the original chord names (including D, Dsus2, Bm, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.