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How to play Prisoner by 311

Key:E MinorIntermediateInstrument:GuitarTempo:83 BPMTime:4/4

Learn to play Prisoner by 311 in the key of E Minor at a intermediate level on guitar. SongView's AI generates the chords, guitar tabs, piano sheet music, and MIDI backing track so you can start playing faster.

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Key, tempo & difficulty

Prisoner is played in the key of E Minor, at 83 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Prisoner

EmGDCAmE

How to play Prisoner on guitar

Looking for Prisoner guitar chords? Prisoner by 311 is played in the key of E Minor. The main guitar chords are Em, G, D, C, Am, E. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Prisoner on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Prisoner chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Prisoner on piano

Want to play Prisoner on piano? Prisoner by 311 is played in the key of E Minor. The piano chords are Em, G, D, C, Am, E. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Prisoner at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Prisoner on ukulele

Prisoner translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of E Minor. The ukulele chords are Em, G, D, C, Am, E. If you're searching for easy Prisoner ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Prisoner on bass

The bass line for Prisoner by 311 follows the chord progression in the key of E Minor. The chords are Em, G, D, C, Am, E. SongView's AI transcribes the Prisoner bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Prisoner

To practice Prisoner efficiently, start by learning the Em, G, D, C chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Prisoner is in the key of E Minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Prisoner at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.