The Key
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Key C
[Intro]
C F C G
C F C G
[Verse]
C F C G
I was lost and all alone, on my own and out of place,
C F C G
Searchin' hard and heavy for the door that holds amazin' grace.
F Em Dm7 G C
When I finally hit the bottom and looked up from where I fell,
Am Em F G C
the Key to Heaven was hung on a nail.
[Solo]
C | F | C | G |
| C | F | C | G |
[Chorus]
Dm7 G F G C
For - giveness was always for someone else,
Dm7 G F G C
I was sure wishin' I could find some for myself.
F C Dm7 G C
The best of my intentions only paved the way to hell.
Am Em F G C
Thank God the Key to Heaven was hung on a nail.
[Solo]
C | F | C | G |
| C | F | C | G |
[Chorus]
Dm7 G F G C
For - giveness was always for someone else,
Dm7 G F G C
I was sure wishin' I could find some for myself.
F Em Dm7 G C
Every time I try to walk that line, I'm reminded when I fail,
Am Em F G C
The Key to Heaven was hung on a nail.
[Outro]
Am Em F G C
Thank God the Key to Heaven was hung on a nail.
[Solo]
C | F | C | G |
| C | F | C | G | C
How to play The Key
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.