Mercy Now Chords
Mercy Now by Mary Gauthier is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, D, E and A/C#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A D
My father could use a little mercy now
E
The fruits of his labor
A
Fall and rot slowly on the ground
A
His work is almost over
A/C# D
It won't be long and he won't be around
E A
I love my father, and he could use some mercy now
A D
My brother could use a little mercy now
E
He's a stranger to freedom
A
He's shackled to his fears and doubts
A
The pain that he lives in is
A/C# D
Almost more than living will allow
E A
I love my brother, and he could use some mercy now
A D
My church and my country could use a little mercy now
E
As they sink into a poisoned pit
A
That's going to take forever to climb out
A
They carry the weight of the faithful
A/C# D
Who follow them down
E A
I love my church and country, and they could use some mercy now
A D
Every living thing could use a little mercy now
E
Only the hand of grace can end the race
A
Towards another mushroom cloud
A
People in power, well
A/C# D
They'll do anything to keep their crown
E A
I love life, and life itself could use some mercy now
Solo Break ? Chords A, D, E, A, A/C#, D, E,A (same pattern as verses)
A D
Yeah, we all could use a little mercy now
E
I know we don't deserve it
A
But we need it anyhow
A
We hang in the balance
A/C# D
Dangle 'tween hell and hallowed ground
E D A
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
E D A
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
E D A
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
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You found it at E-Chords
Submitted By: David Campbell
Ontario Canada