Trail Of Tears
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Capo 2
Intro: D G D G Bm
verse 1
A G D
I heard about the lonely day, when Jesus had to die
G D G A
It must have broke his mother’s heart, oh the tears she must have cried
Bm A G D
And though she knew the plan divine, He was still her precious son
G D G A
It only seemed like yesterday, in a stable he was born
[Refrão]
D G D
There must have been a trail of tears, from the cross to the place
A D
Where they laid him down to rest, in a cold and lonely grave
G D
And as the stone rolled to the door, to seal the prince of life within
A D G Bm
It must have felt just like the end, there must have been a trail of tears
verse 2
A G D
Mary knew the day would come, she’d have to say goodbye
G D G A
The son was on a mission for, which he would give his life
Bm A G D
The angels knew redemption being, carried out to man
G D G A
He was dying there on Calvary, the sacrificial lamb
[Refrão]
D G D
There must have been a trail of tears, from the cross to the place
A D
Where they laid him down to rest, in a cold and lonely grave
G D
And as the stone rolled to the door, to seal the prince of life within
A D G D
It must have felt just like the end, there must have been a trail of tears
D G D
There must have been a trail of tears, from the cross to the place
A D
Where they laid him down to rest, in a cold and lonely grave
G D
And as the stone rolled to the door, to seal the prince of life within
A D G
It must have felt just like the end, there must have been a trail of tears
Tag
D G D G D
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How to play Trail Of Tears
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.