All My Trials - Nick Drake

All My Trials

View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]C
 
C Gm
I had a little book was given to me,
C Em F
And ev'ry page, spelled liberty.
 
C C/B Am Gb. F
All(very long) my trials lord,
G C
Soon be over.
 
C Gm
If religion were a thing that money could buy,
C Em F
The rich would live, and the poor would die.
 
C C/B Am Gb. F
All(very long) my trials lord,
G C
Soon be over.
 
C. Bb
It's too late my friend.
C
Too late,
Bb
But never mind.
 
C C/B Am Gb. F
All(very long) my trials lord,
G C
Soon be over.
 
C Gm
There is a tree in Paradise,
C Em. F
The Pilgrims call it, The Tree of Life.
 
C C/B Am Gb F
All(very long) my trials lord,
G C
Soon be over.

How to play All My Trials

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 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.

More chords by Nick Drake

Advertisement
Advertisement