I Corinthians 15:55 Chords
by Johnny Cash
I Corinthians 15:55 by Johnny Cash is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, E, E7, D, A7 and B. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A
O Death, where is thy sting?
E E7 D E A
O Grief, where is thy victory?
A A7 D
O Life, you are a shining path
D A
And hope springs eternal, just over the rise
E D E A
When I see my redeemer beckoning me
A
Oh row my ship over the waves of your sea
E A
Let me find a safe port now and then
D A
Don't let the dark one in your sanctuary
B E
Until it's time to pack it in
E
O, row, row my ship
A
With the fire of your breath
E A
And don't lay a broadside on your ship as yet
D
Blow ye warm winds
A
When it's chilly and wet
B
And don't come to soon
E E7
For collecting my debt
A
O Death, where is thy sting?
E E7 D E A
O Grief, where is thy victory?
A A7 D
O Life, you are a shining path
D A
And hope springs eternal, just over the rise
E D E A D A E D E A
When I see my redeemer beckoning me
A
Oh let me sail on
With my ship to the East
E A
And keep my eye on the North Star
D A
When the journey is no good for man or for beast
B E
I'll be safe wherever you are
E A
Just let me sail into your harbor of lights
E A
And there and forever to cast out my light
D
Give me my task
A
And let me do it right
B E E7
And do it with all of my might
A
O Death, where is thy sting?
E E7 D E A
O Grave, where is thy victory?
A A7 D
O Life, you are a shining path
D A
And hope springs eternal, just over the rise
E D E A D A E D E A D E A D E A
When I see my redeemer beckoning me