Lesser Things
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em (2x) Cmaj7 D/F#
verse 1:
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
It looks a lot like givin' up
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
Peace we bring is a bitter cup
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
Set our bodies down like offerings
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F#
While we pray to the god of lesser things
Intro
verse 2:
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
If the wind should shake this house apart
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
The cradle hits the ground with a broken heart
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
Will we say we never knew a thing
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F#
While we pray to the god of the lesser things
Chorus:
G Am
Is there grace for a wayward heart?
G Am
Is there grace for a wayward heart?
G F
Grace, grace
Intro
verse 3:
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
Ash to ash and dust to dust
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
Steel on steel or rain to rust
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em
What mortal breath blood money brings
Cmaj7 D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F#
Forth from the altar of the lesser things
Chorus
Instrumental: Am D/F# Am D/F# (2x)
Chorus
Chorus 2: (key chainge)
C F
Is there grace for a wayward heart?
C F
Is there grace for a wayward heart?
C Bb
Grace, grace
How to play Lesser Things
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 Cmaj7. 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.