Dead Man Walking Chords
by John Tibbs
Dead Man Walking by John Tibbs is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, D, Em, G/B and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G C G C
verse 1
G C G
Heaven knows I’m a broken man
C D G
These tired bones they can barely stand
C G
In the ways of the world oh I lay my grave
C D G
To the darkest of nights when You call my name
C G
Your love Your love oh it set me free
C D G
Oh no guilt no shame got a hold on me
C G
Your love Your love well it opened my eyes
C D G
I was a dead man walking till You gave me life
verse 2
C G
Grace it comes with a price I’m told
C D G
Took the light of the world just to save my soul
C G
But in the valley of the shadow of the cross you’ll find
C D G
Oh no brokenness when I come alive
C G
Your love Your love oh it set me free
C D G
Oh no guilt no shame got a hold on me
C G
Your love Your love well it opened my eyes
C D G
I was a dead man walking till You gave me life
BRIDGE
G D G C D
Your love broke the chain
G C D
And I’m free from the guilt and shame
G C D G
Love opened my eyes
C G
Oh Your love Your love it set me free
C D G
Oh no guilt no shame got a hold on me
C Em
Your love Your love well it opened my eyes
C D
I was a dead man walking till Lord
C D
I was a dead man walking till Lord
C D
I was a dead man walking till Lord
C G/B Am G
You gave me life