Why Me Lord
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Verse
G G7 C
Why me Lord what have I ever done
G D7
To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known
G G7 C
Tell me Lord what did I ever do
G D7 G G7
That was worth loving you or the kindness you've shown
[Refrão]
C G
Lord help me Jesus I've wasted it so
D7 G G7
Help me Jesus I know what I am
C G
Now that I know that I've needed you so
D7 G
Help me Jesus my soul's in your hand
Verse
G7 C
Tell me Lord if you think there's a way
G D7
I can try to repay all I've taken from you
G G7 C
Maybe Lord I can show someone else
G D7 G G7
What I've been through myself on my way back to you
[Refrão]
C G
Lord help me Jesus I've wasted it so
D7 G G7
Help me Jesus I know what I am
C G
Now that I know that I've needed you so
D7 G
Help me Jesus my soul's in your hand
C G
Lord help me Jesus I've wasted it so
D7 G G7
Help me Jesus I know what I am
C G
Now that I know that I've needed you so
D7 G
Help me Jesus my soul's in your hand
Outro
D7 C Am G
Jesus my soul's in your h-a-n-d
How to play Why Me Lord
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 G. 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.