Aint No Grave
View chords used in this chart
If you watch the video David Crowder shows you the chord
shapes which appear to be the open chord shapes based around
the 9th fret. so watch the video and get the shapes if you want
to play it in the original key.
He also uses a
Capo on the 1st fret
verse 1
E A2 E
O my Lord, it's a winding road
Bsus C#m7 A2
It's all bent from a heav - y load
E A2 E
Feel the weight be - neath the ground
Bsus C#m7 A2
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
E A2
O my Lord, I can barely sing
Bsus C#m7 A2
Wait - ing for You and Your reck - on - ing
E A2
Angels humming, can You hear the sound
Bsus C#m7 A2
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
Bsus C#m7 A2
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
Chorus
A2 E Bsus
I will rise, I will rise
A2 E Bsus
I will rise, I will rise
A2 E/G# Bsus
Troubles come for ev - 'ry - one
A2 E/G# Bsus
Death has no re - spect for love
C#m7 A2 E
Though I've stumbled I won't be found
Bsus E
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
verse 2
E A2
Lord, I'm crooked head toe
Bsus C#m7 A2
Got dirt - y hands and a dirt - y soul
E A2 E
I was lost but now found
Bsus C#m7 A2
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
Bsus C#m7 A2
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
Chorus
A2 E Bsus
I will rise, I will rise
A2 E Bsus
I will rise, I will rise
A2 E/G# Bsus
Troubles come for ev - 'ry - one
A2 E/G# Bsus
Death has no re - spect for love
C#m7 A2 E
Though I've stumbled I won't be found
Bsus E
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
Tag
E
Feel the weight beneath the ground
Badd4 E
Ain't no grave gonna hold me down
How to play Aint No Grave
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.