Thief
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Cm Bb
I am a thief, I am a murderer
F Cm
Walking up this lonely hill
Cm Bb
What have I done? I don't remember
F Cm
No one knows just how I feel
G Bb F Cm
And I know that my time is coming soon.
Cm Bb
It's been so long. Oh, such a long time
F Cm C4/7/9 Cm
Since I've lived with peace and rest
Cm Bb
Now I am here, my destination
F Cm
Guess things work for the best.
G Bb F Cm
And I know that my time is coming soon.
(Guitar, Bass, Drums)
Cm Bb
Who is this man? This man beside me
F Cm
They call the King of the Jews
Cm Bb
They don't believe that he's the Messiah
F Cm
But, somehow I know it's true.
G
And they laugh at Him in mockery,
Bb Cm
And beat him till He bleeds
G
They nail Him to the rugged cross,
Bb F Cm
And raise Him, they raise him up next to me
Cm Bb
My time has come, I'm slowly fading
F Cm
I deserve what I recieve
Cm Bb
Jesus when You come in Your kingdom
F Cm
Could You please, please remember me
G
And He looks at me still holding on
Bb Cm
The tears fall from His eyes
G
He says I tell the truth
Bb F Cm
Today, you will live with Me in paradise
G Bb Cm
And I know that my time is coming soon
G Bb Cm
And I know that my time is coming soon
G Bb Cm
And I know that paradise, paradise is coming soon.
How to play Thief
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.