Lead Me Father
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G D7 G
When my hands are tired and my step is slow
C G
Walk beside me and give me the strength to go
C G Em
Fill my face with your courage so defeat won't show
D7 C G
Pick me up when I stumble so the world won't know
C G
Lead me Father with the staff of life
C A7 D7
Give me the strength for a song
C G
That the words I sing might more strength bring
D7 C G
To help some poor troubled weary worker along
D7 G
When my way is light but I still can’t see
C G
With a strong hand strike out the blindness in me
C G Em
Show me work that I should carry on for Thee
D7 C G
Make my way straight and narrow like you want it to be
C G
Lead me Father with the staff of life
C A7 D7
Give me the strength for a song
C G
That the words I sing might more strength bring
D7 C G
To help some poor troubled weary worker along
How to play Lead Me Father
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 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.