The Escape Chords
The Escape by Friendly Savages is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of D with a capo on the 5st fret. It uses the chords D and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1
D
When he broke the handcuffs, all the families with bad blood clapped their
G
hands.
D
A natural reaction to a man they understand—they clapped their
G
hands
D
The curtains drew. The lights went out. He grabbed a bag of ice and thought of
G
her.
D
He put aside the stinging where the handcuffs cut his hide and thought of
G
her.
D G
Oh, our hands are tied (2x)