Billy Strings Shackles & Chains

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On a long lonesome journey I’m going
Oh darling please don’t you cry
In these shackles and chains they will take me
To a prison to stay ’til I die

And at night through the bars I will gaze at the stars
And dream of your kisses in vain
A piece of stone I will use for my pillow
While I’m sleeping in shackles and chains

Put your arms through the bars once my darling
Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best
For in heartache you’re my consolation
In sorrow my haven of rest

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Mac Wiseman – “Shackles And Chains” Mac Wiseman 1953-01-01

“Shackles and Chains” – The Osborne Brothers and Mac Wiseman – The Essential Bluegrass Album CMH Records 1979-01-01

Jimmie Davis – “Shackles And Chains” (ORIGINAL) mrblindfreddy9999 1937-01-01

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Billy Strings - "Shackles and Chains" | Louisville, KY BillyStringsRailVids33 2022-07-24

FULL LIST OF SONG PLACEMENTS IN ALL SHOWS

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2024-10-19

15 of 18

Wargasm ,

The Two Soldiers

, Highway Hypnosis

2024-07-31

11 of 14

Wargasm ,

The Two Soldiers

, Likes Of Me

2022-03-15

9 of 10

Ruby ,

The Two Soldiers

, Hide and Seek

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Shackles & Chains

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Jimmie Davis

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Origin: Traditional (1800s Civil War Ballad)

First published in 1863 and most likely originally about the Dec. 13, 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg. The lyrics were easily changed to describe almost any battle and used to tell the story of multiple Civil War battles including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

First recording by Monroe Gevedon (1937)

Released by Norman Blake and Tony Rice (1990)

Released by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman (1991)

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2022-03-15 Roadrunner – Boston, MA

MOST RECENT TIME PLAYED

2024-10-19 Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL

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2024-10-19 Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL 2024-07-31 DCU Center Arena – Worcester, MA 2022-03-15 Roadrunner – Boston, MA

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Shackles & Chains

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TOTAL TIMES PLAYED: 26

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Set 1 Opener

Set 2 Opener

Encore

Set 1 Closer

Set 2 Closer

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