Lay The Hammer Down
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Intro
Dm Dm F Cm Dm Dm F C
e|----------------------------|
B|--------------------1-------|
G|-----2---2---2----3---3-2---|
D|-0-0---0---0---0------------|
A|----------------------------|
E|----------------------------|
(repeat for Dm chord only)
[Verso 1]
Dm
The blood runs red, but I stay blind
F Cm
Each step I take across the line
Dm F
The thorn was mine, but love designed
Solo:
Dm Dm F Cm Dm Dm F C Dm Dm
[Verso 2]
Dm
I whispered lies behind the veil
Bb
And watched His body start to break
Gm
Each silent sin a driving nail
Dm
I saw the hands that healed the soul
Bb
Now pierced because of what I crave
Gm
I kissed the truth and played the role
Dm
And every time I choose the dark
F
Its me who strikes the holy spark
Eb
I see the thorn, I light the mark
[Refrão]
Dm
Nailed again, I drove it in
F
Each selfish urge, another sin
Bb
A crown of thorns, I press it down
Gm
I trade His love for my own crown
Dm
But still He bleeds, and still He stays
F
My Savior stands through all my strays
Bb
I nailed Him once, I nail Him now
Gm
God help me lay the hammer down
Solo:
Dm Bb F C
[Verso 3]
Dm
I stab His side with what I hide
Bb
I cast my shame like sacred stone
Gm
I run while grace is crucified
Dm
The silence echoes through my chest
Bb
Each mercy met with my deceit
Gm
Yet still He offers perfect rest
Dm
I wear the weight, I feel the heat
Dm
But still His love won't retreat
[Refrão]
Dm
Nailed again, I drove it in
F
Each selfish urge, another sin
Bb
A crown of thorns, I press it down
Gm
I trade His love for my own crown
Dm
But still He bleeds, and still He stays
F
My Savior stands through all my strays
Bb
I nailed Him once, I nail Him now
Gm
God help me lay the hammer down
Solo:
Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm
(Chords in order only, no timing here)
[Ponte]
Dm Dm Bb Gm Bb Dm
I was the hammer,
Dm Bb Gm Bb Dm
I was the thorn
Dm Bb Gm Bb Dm
He took it silent,
Dm Bb Gm Bb Dm
Tattered and torn
Dm Bb Gm Bb Dm
But now I tremble,
Dm Bb Gm Bb Dm
Grace wont let go
Dm
He wore my death so I could know
Solo:
Dm F Gm
(Chord in order only, no timing here)
[Refrão]
Dm
Nailed again, I drove it in
F
But He turned wrath into a win
Bb
Crown of thorns now changed to grace
Gm
And still He calls me to His face
Dm
The blood I spilled has made me whole
F
The cross I cursed now claims my soul
Bb
I nailed Him once, I nail Him still
Gm
But He forgives and always will
Outro:
Dm F C Dm Bb Dm F Cm Dm
Always will
How to play Lay The Hammer Down
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 Dm. 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.