Gather Round Children Chords
Gather Round Children by Jerry Lee Lewis is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G7, F, A7 and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C G7 C F C
She lies there so peaceful in her eternal sleep
F C A7 D7 G7
With wreaths of flowers from her head to her feet
C F C
A gown of gold she wears to match her silver hair
F C
A peaceful smile upon her face
G7 C F
That shows her heavenly grace
C F C
Come gather round children bow your head and pray
F C A7 D7 G7
Come gather round children while they lay momma away
C F C
She gave us all her good years oh Lord she gave us all her best
F C
Come gather round children
G7 C
While they lay our precious momma to rest
F C
Now dad he's waited so long for momma to join him
F C A7 D7 G7
And on her right lies my brother John
C
On dad's left lies my sister
F C
A flower taken Lord while still in bloom
F C G7 C
I know we'll miss her but Lord they'll be so glad to see her
F C
Come on now let's sing it