23rd Psalm
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Intro C
verse 1
C
He was all decked out in his work day best
G
Clean white shirt, Red Wing boots, overalls
C
The first one in, last one out
Best seat in the good Lord's house
G
He could see it all
Am
I'm sure he smiled as the preacher read
G C
And his unsteady hand read his last request
[Refrão] G
When my work is done, the worlds through with me
D
And I've plowed my last tobacco field
Em C
Don't shed a tear, but be sure to bury me
G D
With a flask of whiskey, and a tractor key, and a photograph of my Emily
Em C
And send me home back to my makers arms
D C
With amazing Grace, the Twenty Third Psalm
verse 2
C
He came back from France in '44
G
Purple Heart and a diamond ring, for the girl next door
C
Lived a hard scratch farmer's life
G
A few good friends and a faithful wife, he adored
Am
He was never one to ask for much
G C
But to rest in peace, with a little peace, from the things he loved
[Refrão] G
When my work is done, the worlds through with me
D
And I've plowed my last tobacco field
Em C
Don't shed a tear, but be sure to bury me
G D
With a flask of whiskey, and a tractor key, and a photograph of my Emily
Em C
And send me home back to my makers arms
D C
With amazing Grace, the Twenty Third Psalm
verse 3
C
Well lay me down in greener pastures
G
Right beside the quiet waters
C F
Through the valley of the shadows, and restore my soul
[Refrão] G
When my work is done, the worlds through with me
D
And I've plowed my last tobacco field
Em C
Don't shed a tear, but be sure to bury me
G D
With a flask of whiskey, and a tractor key, and a photograph of my Emily
Em C
And send me home back to my makers arms
D C
With amazing Grace, the Twenty Third Psalm
END VERSE
C
He was all decked out in his work day best
How to play 23rd Psalm
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.