The Masters Call
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Intro:
Am E
[Verso 1]
Am C Am
When I was but a young man wild and full of fire
C Am
A youth within my teens but full of challenge and desire
C Am
I ran away from home and left my mother and my dad
F G A
It grieved them so to think that their only boy was bad
[Verso 2]
Am C Am
I fell in with an outlaw band the names were known quite well
C
How many times we'd robbed and plundered
Am
I could never tell
C Am
This kind of sinful livin' will lead only to a fall
F G
I learned that much and more the night
Am
I heard my master call
[Verso 3]
G F C F
One night we rustled cattle a thousand head or so
C F C Am G
And started them out on the trail that leads to Mexico
F G C F
When a northern started blowin' and lightning flashed about
C F G
I thought someone was callin' me thought
C
I heard a shout
C
[Verso 4]
C Em
At that moment lightning struck not twenty yards from me
F C
And left there was a giant cross where once there was a tree
This time I knew
G
I heard a voice a voice so sweet and plain
C Am
A voice that came from everywhere a voice that called my name
[Verso 5]
C Am
So frightened I was thinking of the sinful deeds
C Am
I'd done I failed to see the thousand head of cattle start
To run
C Am
The cattle they stampeded and were running all around
F G Am
My pony ran but stumbled and threw me to the ground
F C F C
I felt the end was nearing that death would be the price
F C Am
When a mighty ball of lightning showed the face of Jesus Christ
F
Then I cried oh
G C F
Lord forgive me don't let it happen now
C F
I want to live for you alone
G C
God these words I vow
Well my wicked life unfolded and
Em G
I thought Of wasted years
F C
When another bolt of lightning killed a hundred head of steers
G
And the others rushed on by me and
I was left to live
C Am
The master had a reason life was his to take or give
C
A miracle performed that night
Am
I wasn't meant to die
C Am
The dead ones formed a barricade at least six or seven high
C
And right behind it there was
Am
I afraid but safe and sound
F G Am
I cried and begged for mercy kneeling there upon the ground
C
A pardon
Am
I was granted and my sinful soul set free
C Am
No more to fear the angry waves upon life's stormy sea
C
Forgiven by the love of
Am
God a love that will remain
F G Am
I gave my life and soul the night the
Savior called my name
F G
I gave my life and soul the night the
Am E Em E
Savior called my name
How to play The Masters Call
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.