Grace
View chords used in this chart
G9 Dsus D D2 D Bm C G D
G9 Dsus D D2 D Bm C G G
VERSE1:
Bm C
Striving for the answer
G D C9
in fighting for the streets of gold
Bm C
Hope you're not forgotten
G D C9
you wonder if you've killed your soul
Bm C
I've heard the words of judgment
G D C9 Dsus D D2 D
but not from the one I know
CHORUS:
G
It falls down on me
Dsus D D2 D
it falls down on you
Bm C G D
grace falls free
G
the proud feel the need
Dsus D D2 D
to work the loom
Bm C G
yet grace falls free
VERSE2:
Bm C
Holding up to heaven
G D C9
the winnings of your plow
Bm C
look into the poor man
G D C9
show him what he must do now
Bm C
You've got all the answers
G D C9 D
but he's got a book that shows him how
*CHORUS*
INTERLUDE: C9 Dsus D D2 G9
C9 Dsus D D2 C9
VERSE3:
Bm C
Think about the river
G D C9
how it always flows
Bm C
they're still digging in the desert
G D C9
but that's not where this river goes
Bm C
it's filled with all the living
G D C9 Dsus D D2 D
and quenches every wantin' soul
*CHORUS*
C9 Dsus D D2 G9 }
C9 Dsus D D2 C9 } Repeat to fade
How to play Grace
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G9. 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.