The Who - Ball and Chain: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Ball and Chain" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Ball and Chain ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Ball and Chain" smoothly on your ukulele.

E                  A
Down in Guantanamo
                            E
We still got the ball and chain
                   A
Down in Guantanamo
                            E
We still got the ball €and chain
             Bm          A
That pretty piece €of Cuba
                   E
Designed to cause men pain
                Bm             A
Whoa, €when you light up in Cuba
                         Em7  E
You won't feel the same again

Down in Guantanamo
Whew, still waiting for the big cigars
Down in Guantanamo
Whew, still waiting for the big cigars
Been a breach of promise
Still guilty with no charge
There’s smoke in the forest
And the tumour is getting large

Down in Guantanamo
We still got the ball and chain
Down in Guantanamo
We still got the ball and chain
There's a long road to travel
For justice to make its claim
So let's bring down the gavel
Let the prisoner say his name

A
Mmm, still waiting for the big cigars
A
Still waiting
A
Still waiting for the big cigars
A
Hey, still waiting for the big cigars

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

E

Ukulele chord E

Em

Ukulele chord Em

Em7

Ukulele chord Em7

Bm

Ukulele chord Bm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Ball and Chain" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Ball and Chain" by The Who.

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