The King Chords
by Strawbs
The King by Strawbs is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, D, C and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G D G C C G D G Am Am Am Am
G D C
The soft blush of evening
D C D
Returns to the folded hills
G D C
The sky rains magenta
D C D
In praise of the shepherd's skills
C D G D
The lion lies down beside the lamb
C D C
At peace in the holy ground____
G D C
The King is returning
D C D
And those that were lost are found____
G D C
The old moon is resting
D C D
She sleeps in the new moon's arms
G D C
The love of a mother
D C D
Eclipsed by her daughter's charms
C D G D
The robin bares his wounded breast
C D C
And sings with a joyful sound____
G D C
The King is returning
D C D
And those that were lost are found____
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