Sacred Ground
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C(add9) G Gsus G (x2)
INTRO
G
We got married in high school,
C(add9) G Gsus
Had a baby when we turned 18.
G G/F# Em
I bagged groceries in the daytime,
Am D
At night I learned to fix TVs.
G G7
When you come by things the hard way,
C G Gsus G
Well you learn how to hold on tight
Am G
So don't think you can waltz in here
C D Dsus D
And take her without a fight.
C D G Gsus G
This ain't just some mere love come lately,
C D G (fill)
Its a precious thing you don't know nothing about.
C D
We were joined in the eyes of the lord,
G G/F# Em
In the eyes of our home town.
Am
Why don't you leave her alone?
D C(add9) G Gsus G
You're treadin' on sacred ground.
G
Guess I took for granted,
C(add9) G
She would never look at someone else.
G/F# Em
Now I got some patching up to do,
Am C D
Oh and I don't need your help.
G G7
I know you're the leaving kind,
C G
Well I sure hope you will.
Am G
Before she goes and burns those bridges
C D Dsus D
It took so long to build.
C D G Gsus G
This ain't just some mere love come lately,
C D G (fill)
Its a precious thing you don't know nothing about.
C D
We were joined in the eyes of the lord,
G G/F# Em
In the eyes of our home town.
Am
Why don't you leave her alone?
D G Em
You're treadin' on sacred ground.
Am G
Go on and leave her alone,
C D
Why don't you leave her alone?
Am Bm
Go on and leave her alone,
C D C(add9) G
You're treadin' on sacred ground.
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Picking pattern for C(add9) in intro, 1st chorus and ending.
E------3-----0-----3-2-0-----
B-----3-----3-----3-----3---- Chord change to G
G----0-----0-----0-------2---
D---------2------------------
A--3------------3------------
E----------------------------
G to C Fill in chorus 1 & 2
E-----------------
B-----------------
G--------------0-- Chord change to C
D-----0--0--0--0--
A--2--0--2--3-----
E--3--------------
How to play Sacred Ground
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 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.