Live Like A King
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D
My thirst for the things of this earth
Bm A G
Isn't quenched by diamonds or pearls
D
One Man lived the life that I want
Bm A G
He's the One they said ruled the world
Em Bm
Though He only wore a crown of thorns
A
And He never owned a thing
G A
I want to live like a King
D A Bm
I want to live like a King
G
And my decree it will ring
A
"Love will rule everything"
D
I want to live like a King
D
This King did the strangest of things
Bm A G
He befriended the sick and the poor
D
There was no one too wrong, too right, too black, too white for Him to
Love
Bm A G
He built no walls, left no unopened doors
Em Bm
Well, now I could croon a million other tunes
A
There is just one I want to sing
G A
I want to live like a King
D A Bm
I want to live like a King
G
And my decree it will ring
A
"Love will rule everything"
D
I want to live like a King
G D
I want to be stronger, I want to be wiser
E Em D
I just want to make every move be the one He'd want to see from me
G D
There's just such power, such healing power
Bb Am Gm F Em A
In every word that He said, in every deed that He did
G A
I want to live like a King
D A Bm
I want to live like a King
G
And my decree it will ring
A
"Love will rule everything"
D
I want to live like a King
How to play Live Like A King
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.