Thank God - Bob Dylan

Thank God

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G C G
There's a road that straight and narrow that the saints have travelled on
G A7 D
filled with all the tribulations of the martyrs that have gone
G C G
If you're grateful for their victories and for showing us the way
G D G
Give thanks for all your blessing, get on your knees and pray.
 
[Chorus]
G C G
Thank God for every mountain and each sea
G A7 D
Thank God for every flower and each tree
G C G
Thank God for giving life to you and me,
D G
Wherever you may be, thank God.
 
[Instrumental]
G G C G
G G A7 D
D G C G
G G D G
 
[Verse 2]
G C G
There's a world of pain and sorrow filled with selfishness and greed.
A7 D
There remains that Glory Fountain to supply our every need
G C G
You can find it in the temple With a welcome on the door
G D G
But be sure to count your blessings Before you ask for more.
 
[Chorus]
G C G
Thank God for every mountain and each sea
G A7 D
Thank God for every flower and each tree
G C G
Thank God for giving life to you and me,
D G
Wherever you may be, thank God.
 
[Instrumental]
G G C G
G G A7 D
D G C G
G G D G
 
Note: Next verse was not sung by Dylan but words are showing as written by Hank
Williams.
 
[Final Verse]
G
Be forgivin to the wayward
C G
Like the Master told us to
 
When He said "forgive them Father
A7 D
For they know not what they do
G
They would change their way of livin'
C G
If they could but understand
G
So remember they're your brothers
D G
They need a helpin' hand.

How to play Thank God

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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