I Am Weary Let Me Rest
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(D) Kiss me mother, (G) kiss your (D) darling
Lay my head upon your (A) breast
Throw your (D) loving arms around me
I am weary (A) let me (D) rest
(A) Seems my life is swiftly (D) fading
By your sea they do now (A) show
I am (G) standing by the (D) river
Angels wait to (A) take me (D) home
(D) Kiss me mother, (G) kiss your (D) darling
See their fate upon my (A) brow
While I'll (D) soon be with the angels
Faith has doomed my (A) future (D) well
(A) Through the years you've always (D) loved me
And my life you tried to (A) save
But now (G) I shall slumber (D) sweetly
In a deep and (A) lonely (D) grave
(D) Kiss me mother, (G) kiss your (D) darling
Lay my head on your (A) breast
Throw your (D) loving arms around me
I am weary (A) let me (D) rest
I am weary (A) let me (D) rest
How to play I Am Weary Let Me Rest
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.