One Step From Hell
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Intro C D Em D
C G
C D Em D
C G
[Verso 1]
C G
Here I come, I am back again
Am Em
I've changed from a youth to a man
C G
A happy countenance covers my face
Am Em
Smiles of relief for the love of freedom
Em C
I am feeling a little better now in my heart
C G
I've found true love in the name of Jah
Am
A chapter a day, in deep meditation I pray
G
For a better life on the other side
G
One step from hell
Am
I am not blamish or mad
G
One step from hell
Am G
Having Jah as my friend to hell and back
Am
And now I can laugh at all that
G
One step from hell
[Verso 2]
C G
He giveth me sweet inspiration
Am Em
Spiritual feeling I get in my time of prison
C G
When I am feeling lonely, I read my bible
Am Em
I comfort my spirit in the book of Psalms
Em C
I am feeling better now in my heart
C G
I've found true love in the name of Jah
Am
A chapter a day, in deep meditation I pray
G
For a better life on the other side
G
One step from hell
Am
I am not blamish or mad
G
One step from hell
Am G
Having Jah as my friend to hell and back
Am
And now I can laugh at all that
G
One step from hell
C D Em D
Oh, Jah
C G
I feeling freedom
C D Em D
Two double six 701
C G
Was my number
C D Em D
Mr. Saint-Levi
C G
Was my name
Final C D Em D
C G
How to play One Step From Hell
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.