Dead Man Walking
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Capo 3
verse 1
G Cadd2 G
Heaven knows I’m a broken man
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
These laden bones, oh Lord, can barely stand
G Cadd2 G
The ways of the world, oh, laid my grave
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
‘Till the darkest of nights when You called my name
[Refrão] G Cadd2 G
Your love, Your love, oh, it set me free
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
No guilt, no shame got no hold on me
G Cadd2 G
Your love, Your love, well, it opened my eyes
G Dadd4/F# G
I was a dead man walking ‘till Lord gave me life
verse 2
G Cadd2 G
Grace, she comes with a price, I’m told
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
Took the light of the world to save my darkened soul
G Cadd2 G
And, in the valley of the shadow of the cross you’ll find
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
And, in the brokenness made you come alive
[Refrão] G Cadd2 G
Your love, Your love, oh, it set me free
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
No guilt, no shame got no hold on me
G Cadd2 G
Your love, Your love, well, it opened my eyes
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
I was a dead man walking ‘till Lord gave me life
G Cadd2 G
Your love, Your love, Lord, it set me free
Cadd2 Dadd4/F# G
Now, the grave ain’t got no hold on me
G Bm C#m
Your love, Your love, well, it opened my eyes
G Dadd4/F# G
I was a dead man walking ‘till Lord gave me life
How to play Dead Man Walking
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 G. 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.