Hey Lord
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Verse 1 Riff: A5 Low E Sting G A5 Low E String G F# G
Verse 1
Lord have mercy
When you look down from above
See a poor boy standin here
Out of luck and out of love
[Refrão]E5
I got double vision
It’s gettin hard to see
A5
Don’t think twice about it baby
You really didn’t hurt me
Verse 2 Riff: A5 Low E Sting – G A5 Low E String - G F# G
I’m on the sidewalk
Outside her door
She just closed the window
Said she don’t want me no more
[Refrão]
E5
I got double vision
It’s gettin hard to see
A5
Don’t think twice about it baby
You really didn’t hurt me
Verse 3 Riff: A5 Low E Sting – G A5 Low E String - G F# G
Lord have mercy
When you look down on me
I’m just a poor boy
Who fell in love too easily
Verse 4 Riff: A5 Low E Sting – G A5 Low E String - G F# G
That woman of mine
Made a fool out of me
I was so much in love that
She blindsided me
[Refrão]
E5
I got double vision
It’s gettin hard to see
A5
Don’t think twice about it baby
You really didn’t hurt me
Verse 5 Riff: A5 Low E Sting – G A5 Low E String - G F# G
I was only 18 years old and
She was 23
But her heart was much colder
Than I could ever be
[Refrão]
E5
I got double vision
It’s getting hard to see
A5
Don’t think twice about it baby
You really didn’t hurt me
How to play Hey Lord
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A5. 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.