Happy In Prison Chords
Happy In Prison by The Carter Family is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
G C G
I am happy in a prison, yes, I'm happy anywhere,
D G
in my soul my savior's risen, of ten thousand he is spared.
G C G
Glory, glory, hallelujah, sinners lay your burdens down,
D G
glory, glory, hallelujah, for a cross receive a crown.
( G C G G D G )
G C G
When the food is low and failing, and the children bare for clothes,
D G
I look up to father's healing for I know my savior knows.
G C G
I am happy in a prison, yes, I'm happy anywhere,
D G
in my soul my savior's risen, of ten thousand he is spared.
( G C G G D G )
G C G
Pentecostal fire is burning, and its coming draweth nigh,
D G
but I'm happy, always happy, though in prison I must die.
G C G
I am happy in a prison, yes, I'm happy anywhere,
D G
in my soul my savior's risen, of ten thousand he is spared.