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Prisoner In Disguise

· by Linda Ronstadt

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Lyrics

You think the love

you nev er had might (F)save you,

but (C)true

love

(Am7)takes

a lit tle (Dm7)time.

You can touch it with your fin gers

and (Am7)try to be lieve your eyes.

Is it love or lies?

So you’re (Am7)keep ing your dis tance,

a lit tle bit of (G)room a (C)round you.

But if he doesn n’t re turn your call on time,

oh, my, my,

you just act like a fool on a hol i day.

There’s (Am7)noth ing that you would n’t try.

You must be a (F)pris ’ner in dis (C)guise.

Well, this (G)night life

is (G)my life,

but there’s one else in it,

and some times those (Bb9)lone some breez es blow.

Well, it’s (G)no show

so you (G)might as well go

if you think you could win it

with out (Dm7)los

in’

and let tin’ it show.

This cit y is no place to hide in; (Ebmaj7)ev ’ry bod y knows your num ber,

and you know that you could (Dm7)nev er be a lone

if you tried.

You just run like a man with no rea son to run

and (Am7)no place to ev er ar rive.

(CN.C.)You must be a (F)pris ’ner,

you (C)look just like

a (F)pris ’ner;

well, (C)you must (Dm7)be a (F)pris ’ner

in dis (C)guise.

Prisoner In Disguise by Linda Ronstadt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Prisoner In Disguise” by Linda Ronstadt in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Prisoner In Disguise" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Prisoner In Disguise"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Prisoner In Disguise" use?: Just 14 chords: Am7, Bb9, C, Dm, Dm7, E, Eb, Ebmaj7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Linda Ronstadt songs work for kids?: Try "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT", "BLUE BAYOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.