why me lord
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Elvis - Why me Lord
(verse 1)
E A
Why Me Lord? What did I ever do,
E B7
To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known,
E A E
Tell me Lord what did I ever do to deserve loving you,
B7 E E7
And the kindness you've shown,
[Refrão]A
Lord help me Jesus I praise Him,
B7 E E7
So help me Jesus I know what I am,
A E
Now that I know that I needed you so,
B7 E
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hands,
(verse 2)
Try me Lord, if you think there's a way I can ever repay
All I've taken from you
Forgive Lord I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
on my way back to you
[Refrão]A
Lord help me Jesus I wasted it so,
B7 E E7
So help me Jesus I know what I am, Oh yes,
A E
Now that I know that I needed you so,
B7 E
Help me Jesus my soul's in your hands
B7 A E
Jesus my soul's in your hands
How to play why me lord
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.