735. Behind Those Walls of Gray

735. Behind Those Walls of Gray

'Behind Those Walls of Gray.' Sung by W. and Clarence Greene. No place or date given. Recorded by Dr. Amos Abrams through whose courtesy we are able to offer some of these songs. This song is a good example for the powerful influence of the leading tone.

 F-634

He's locked up in pris - on for crime,
He's locked up in prison to serve out his time.
He's some - bod - y's ba - by,
He's some - dad - dy's son,
Oh please don't mis - treat him for what he has done.

Scale: Hexatonic (4), plagal. Tonal Center: f. Structure: abab (2,2,2,2)
= aa (4,4).