Key: D · BPM: 96 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: D, A, D7,G, A7
[Verse] D The court room was crowded, A the judge waited there My mother was crying when D I left my chair The sentence were sharp D7 G for it cut like a knife For ninety nine years boys A D is almost for life [Verse] D I dreamed of a whistle A I heard the bells ring My sweetheart was coming D some good news to bring D7 I knew that she loved me G And that she’d be true D A She said she'd save me for D i'm as guilty as you [Instrumental] D A A7 D D G D A D [Verse] They said I was a criminal A And to my despair They sent me to Nashville boys D They shaved off my hair So come hear my story D7 G I’ll tell you my fate D I’m serving here in Nashville A D for another man’s hate [Verse] Well i just got this letter A From old Nashville town And after I read it D My spirit broke down D7 For it’s sad that my sweetheart G And the judge would be wed D And here in your jailhouse A D I wish I was dead [Instrumental] D A A7 D D G D A D [Verse 5] Well no matter how rightful folks A A man he may be Bad company will send him D To prison like me So take a good woman D7 G and make her your wife For ninety nine years A D boys is almost for life [Outro] For ninety nine years A D boys is almost for life
ℹ️ About This Song
Track Info
- Song: 99 Years Is Almost For Life
- Artist: Big Country Bluegrass
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Chords: D, A, D7,G, A7
- BPM: 96
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D – xx0232 A – x02220 D7 – xx0212 G – 320003 A7 – x02020 | D – 2220 A – 2100 D7 – 2223 G – 0232 A7 – 0100 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is 99 Years Is Almost For Life in?
99 Years Is Almost For Life is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for 99 Years Is Almost For Life?
You need D, A, D7,G, A7 to play 99 Years Is Almost For Life by Big Country Bluegrass.
Do I need a capo for 99 Years Is Almost For Life?
No capo is needed to play 99 Years Is Almost For Life by Big Country Bluegrass.
How hard is 99 Years Is Almost For Life to play on guitar?
99 Years Is Almost For Life by Big Country Bluegrass is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.