Zion
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Em
Take me on up to Zion
A
Where I can lay my burden down
Em
Everything's on fire
A
Ain't no peace in this crazy town
Em
Take me on up to Zion
A
Where my Lord will comfort me
Em
He will lay me down by still water
A C
While my enemies run from me
G
They gonna run
D
Run from me
Am7
You will see
C
See them run
G
Far away
D
From me
Em
Take me on up to Zion
A
Think I gotta psalm
Runnin' throught my head
Em
Bring me over to King David
A
Gonna sing it now for all my friends
Em
Take me on up to Zion
A
Where no harm shall come to me
Em
No fire will light upon my cloak
A C
And the sons of iniquity
G
They gonna run
D
Run from me
Am7
You will see
C
See them run
G
Far away
D
From me
Em A Em A
He's gonna run
C
Take me on up to Zion
D
Where I can lay my burdens down
Em
Oh everything's on fire
A
Ain't no peace in this crazy town
Em
Take me on up to Zion
A
To that secret place in my heart
Em
Where even Satan don't dare to stand too long
A C
When he sees that temple guard
(Em A Em A Em A)
He's gonna run
How to play Zion
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 Em. 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.