Evening Prayer
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D A D D
[Verso 1]
D D7 G
If I have wounded some poor soul today
A D
If I have caused one foot to go astray
D D7 G
If I have walked in my own willful way
D A D
Dear Lord, forgive
Instrumental:
D A D D
[Verso 2]
D D7 G
If I have uttered idle words in vain
A A7 D A
If I have turned aside from want or pain
D D7 G
Lest I offend some other through the strain
G A D
Dear Lord, forgive
Instrumental:
D G A D A
D D7 G G7
D A D D
[Verso 3]
D G
Forgive these sins I have confessed to thee
A D A
Forgive the secret sins I do see
D D7 G
And guide me love me and my keeper be
D A D A
Dear Lord, forgive
D A G D
Dear Lord, forgive
How to play Evening Prayer
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 D. 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.