thank god for the preacher Chords
by Mike Bowling
thank god for the preacher by Mike Bowling is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords G, C, D7, D, G/F#, Em and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
This is the way I play it.... G
As I(G) walked down the sidewalk
Of a sin stricken city
I see the misfortunes at (C)hand
A (D7)man in the gutter, lying there lifeless
Clutching a bottle in his(G) hand
He was some mother's darling
Maybe some young son's father
But now he's a prisoner to (C)sin
No (D7)hugs in the morning and no family altar
He gets by the best way he (G)can
Thank God for the (C)preacher who told me of (G)Jesus
For I'd be a (D)begger (D7)if not for His(G) grace
Lord, help me show(C)others your love and your(G)mercy(G/F#)
(Em)Make my life a (Am)witness(D7) to others I (G)pray
In a (G)little white church,
At an old tearstained altar
A prayer for God's mercy was (C)heard
Though (D7)his sins were many
And his burdens heavy
He took the Lord at His(G) word
The angels rejoiced as he was forgiven
Shouts filled the temple that (C)day
I will (D7)never get over that trip to the altar
For I was that sinner who (G)prayed
Chorus twice
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Lord, Help me show(C)others your love and your(G)mercy(G/F#)
(Em)Make my life a (Am)witness (D7)to others I(G) pray