Easy Guitar Chords·Learn Any Song·Beginner Lessons
Doin’ Time thumbnail

Doin’ Time

The Red Clay Strays

03:50

D7DDmGFA

How to play Doin’ Time on guitar

Doin’ Time by The Red Clay Strays uses 6 chords: D7, D, Dm, G, F, A. It's intermediate level — a solid foundation in basic chord shapes will help before learning it.

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration03:50
Chords6
D7(rock music plays)D DmJudge asked me, "How do youD Dplead?"D7 DmGuilty, Your Honor, have mercy on me.GThrew me inside the penitentiary.G F G DmCharged me on account of armed robbery.APunishment fit the crime.GI'll be here for a while, just doin'Dmtime. Well, I ain't lookin' forward to the light ofDmday. Put me in the middle of a rat-tangDmgang.GBloody hands are just swingin'Gaway.F G
🎸

Full arrangement in the app

Get the complete chord chart synced to the music, auto-scroll, and a built-in guitar tuner.

Get it onGoogle Play

What chords are in Doin’ Time by The Red Clay Strays?

Doin’ Time by The Red Clay Strays uses 6 chords: D7, D, Dm, G, F, A. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play Doin’ Time by The Red Clay Strays?

A capo on fret 5 is the most popular way to play Doin’ Time. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 5, you'd play A7, A, Am, D, C, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Doin’ Time hard to play on guitar?

Doin’ Time is intermediate level on guitar. It uses 6 chords, so a comfortable foundation in basic chord shapes will help before tackling it. With regular practice, most developing players can work through the full arrangement.

Can a beginner play Doin’ Time on guitar?

Doin’ Time is achievable for motivated beginners who already know a few basic chords. The 6-chord arrangement will take practice to get smooth, but it's definitely learnable with dedication.

How long is Doin’ Time by The Red Clay Strays?

Doin’ Time by The Red Clay Strays is 03:50 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

About Strum

Strum is a guitar app for mobile that syncs chord charts to the music in real time. On Strum, you can generate the guitar arrangement to any audio in the world within minutes. Learn any song — from beginner-friendly 3-chord songs to complex arrangements — without jumping between YouTube and a tab site. Auto-scroll, slow-down mode, and a built-in guitar tuner included.

Download free on iOS →
Easy Guitar Chords·Learn Any Song·Beginner Lessons