Desert Road
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Intro G Am Em7 C
G
I don't wanna write this song
Am
I don't want this pain to be my story
Em7
I don't want this desert road
C
Are you sure this is the plan that you have for me?
G
Out here in the dust and clay
Am
God, if there's a bigger picture
Em7
It's gettin' hard to see today
C
But I know that you won't leave me here
G Am
I don't know if this is goin'
Em7
But I know who holds my hand
C
It's not the path I would've chosen
G
But I'll follow You 'til the end
G Am
Lord, as long as I am breathin'
Em7
I will make Your glory known
C
Even if it means I'm walkin'
G C
On this desert road (Where you lead me, I will follow)
Am Em7 C
On this desert road (Where you lead me, I will follow
G
You got my attention now
Am
I was doin' the talkin', but now I'm listenin'
Em7
This is where my hope is found
C
Knowin' life is hard, but you're still with me
G
I'm not out here on my own
Am
You are close to the broken-hearted
Em7
'Cause you already walked this road
C
And you're gonna finish what you started
G Am
I don't know if this is goin'
Em7
But I know who holds my hand
C
It's not the path I would've chosen
G
But I'll follow You 'til the end
G Am
Lord, as long as I am breathin'
Em7
I will make Your glory known
C
Even if it means I'm walkin'
G
On this desert road
(Where you lead me, I will follow)
Am Em7 C
On this desert road (Where you lead me, I will follow)
G
(Where you lead me, I will follow)
Am
'Cause you lift my hand, I see
Em7
(Where you lead me, I will follow)
C
So many desperate souls in need
G
(Where you lead me, I will follow)
Am
I'll walk within as you walk with me
Em7
Where you lead me, I will follow)
C
You're the livin' one between the thirsty
G Am
I don't know if this is goin'
Em7
But I know who holds my hand
C
It's not the path I would've chosen
G
But I'll follow You 'til the end
G Am
Lord, as long as I am breathin'
Em7
I will make Your glory known
C
Even if it means I'm walkin'
G
On this desert road
(Where you lead me, I will follow)
Am Em7 C
On this desert road (Where you lead me, I will follow)
So many desperate souls in need
G
(Where you lead me, I will follow)
Am
I'll walk within as you walk with me
Em7 C
(Where you lead me, I will follow)
Final G Am Em7 C G
How to play Desert Road
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.