Old Country Church
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D G D
There's a place dear to me where I'm longing to be
A7
With my friends at the old country church
D G D
There with mother we went, and our Sundays were spent
A7 D
With my friends at the old country church
Precious years of memory's
A7 D
Oh what joy they bring to me
G
How I long once more to be
D A7 D
With my friends at the old country church
G D
As a small country boy, how my heart beat with joy
A7
As I knelt at the old country church
D G D
There with Jesus above in his wonderful love
A7 D
Saved my soul at the old country church
How I wish that today all the people would pray
As they did at the old country church
If they'd only confess, Jesus surely would bless
As he did at the old country church
How to play Old Country Church
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.