CAPO: 2nd FRET
[Intro]
C G Bm7 Em7 C
E -------
B -------
G -----0-
D -0-2---
A -------
E -------
[Verse]
G
I got locked up
Bm7
I was in a young, dumb, rowdy phase
Em7
Still hangin' to my bachelor days
You were still prayin'
C
For me to start changin' my ways
G
Thirty years old and still actin' a fool
Bm7
Damn near the same kid you met back in school
Cmaj7
I thought I might have lost you
Yeah, I thought it might have cost me
C
The love and the light of my life
[Chorus]
G
The night I got locked up
Everything went wrong
Bm7
The night I got messed up
Should've just stayed home
Em7
Picked up my phone
What can I say
C
So I thought that you'd walk away
G
But you stood by your man
Tammy Wynette
Bm7
It hit the fan
You could've just quit
Cm Cm7 Em7
Nah, but you showed me love
C
You didn't go when the goin' got tough
G
The night I got locked up
[Verse]
N.C. Bm7
I remember how you looked like your name (your name)
Em7
You finally gave it to me after the game
We floated on the breeze
C
For like a year and and some change
[Verse]
G
I knew you were down for me back when we met
Bm7
But I didn't know how down for me you'd really get
Em7
When you picked up my pieces and my only call
C
I knew you were in, baby, in for the long haul
[Chorus]
G
The night I got locked up
Everything went wrong
Bm7
The night I got messed up
Should've just stayed home
Em7
Picked up my phone
What can I say
C
So I thought that you'd walk away
G
But you stood by your man
Tammy Wynette
Bm7
It hit the fan
You could've just quit
Em7
Nah, but you showed me love
C
You didn't go when the goin' got tough
G
The night I got locked up
Bm7 Em7 C G
The night I got locked up
[Break]
N.C. Bm7
Girl, you forgave me for my sins
Em7
You put it down and you ain't brought it up since
I knew that I was done
C
I knew you were the one
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
[Chorus]
N.C. G
The night I got locked up
Everything went wrong
Bm7
The night I got messed up
Should've just stayed home
Em7
Picked up my phone
What can I say yeah
C
So I thought that you'd walk away
G
But you stood by your man
Like Tammy Wynette
Bm7
It hit the fan
You could've just quit
Cm Em7
Nah, but you showed me love
C
You didn't go when the goin' got tough
G Bm7
The night I got locked up
[Outro]
Em C
But you stood by your man yeah
How to play "Locked Up" on guitar.
Sam Hunt's "Locked Up" is a narrative song that combines elements of country and pop,
detailing a story of redemption and steadfast love. This song, with its heartfelt lyrics
and melodic chord progression, is ideal for intermediate guitar players. The capo on the
2nd fret brings the chords into a comfortable singing range while adding a bright tonality.
Capo: 2nd Fret
Chords Used (relative to capo):
C, G, Bm7, Em7, Cmaj7, Cm, Cm7
Tuning:
Standard tuning (E A D G B E)
Intro:
The intro sets the emotional tone with a simple picking pattern that highlights the chord
progression C - G - Bm7 - Em7. Focus on letting each chord ring out to establish the mood.
C G Bm7 Em7 C
Verse and Chorus Progression:
The verse and chorus share a chord progression that tells the story’s unfolding. Pay
attention to the transition between chords to maintain the narrative flow.
G Bm7 Em7 C
G Bm7 Cmaj7 C
For Bm7 and Em7, ensure your fingers are positioned to allow the open strings to resonate,
adding depth to the song's emotional landscape. Cmaj7 adds a touch of brightness, contrasting
the more reflective moments.
Strumming Pattern:
A versatile strumming pattern for this song combines downstrokes for the beat with upstrokes
for rhythmic accents. Adjust your dynamics to match the song's emotional intensity,
especially in the chorus.
Chorus Emphasis:
The chorus is the emotional climax of the song, emphasizing the steadfast support of a
loved one. The transition to Cm and Cm7 adds a subtle shift that deepens the song's
emotional impact.
G Bm7 Em7 C
Bridge and Outro:
The bridge and outro revisit themes of forgiveness and unwavering love. Let these parts
flow with a softer dynamic, reflecting the introspective nature of the lyrics.
Song Lyrics Meaning:
"Locked Up" explores themes of mistakes, redemption, and the unyielding support of a
partner. It narrates the experience of facing consequences but being met with forgiveness
and love instead of abandonment. The reference to Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man"
underscores the song’s homage to unconditional love. The narrative is a testament to the
power of love’s endurance in the face of adversity, making it a deeply moving composition.
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