I Know My Lords Gonna Stand By Me
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Many times I've toiled (....) 'neath a heavy load (...).
When the trials come (...) and my faith grows weak (....).
[Verso 1]
G C G
I'm a pilgrim on (...) life's weary road (....).
G Em A D
Many times I've toiled (....) 'neath a heavy load (...).
G C G
When the trials come (...) and my faith grows weak (....).
Em D G
I know my Lord's (....) gonna stand by me (...)
[Refrão]
G C G
Gonna stand by me (...); gonna stand by me (...)
A D
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
G C G
When the way is dark (...) and I cannot see (...)
Em D G
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
[Verso 2]
G C G
There are burdens great (...) that I must bear (...).
G Em A D
There are load of grief (...) for my soul to share (...)
G C G
When the friends I love (...) shall forsake and flee (...)
Em D G
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...).
[Refrão]
G C G
Gonna stand by me (...); gonna stand by me (...)
A D
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
G C G
When the way is dark (...) and I cannot see (...)
Em D G
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
[Verso 3]
G C G
When I come to cross (...) old Jordan wide (...)
G Em A D
When I reach my home (...) on the other side (...)
G C G
When I pass from time (...) to eternity (...)
Em D G
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...).
[Refrão]
G C G
Gonna stand by me (...); gonna stand by me (...)
A D
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
G C G
When the way is dark (...) and I cannot see (...)
Em D G
I know my Lord's (...) gonna stand by me (...)
How to play I Know My Lords Gonna Stand By Me
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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.