Christian Life Chords
by The Byrds
Christian Life by The Byrds is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, A, E and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
D A D
My buddies tell me that I should have waited
D A E A
They say I'm missing a whole world of fun
D A D G
But I still love them and I say with pride
D A D
I like the Christian life
A G D
I won't lose a friend while heeding God's call
A G A
For what is a friend who'd want you to fall
D A D G
Others find pleasures in things I despise
D A D
I like the Christian life
SOLO
D A D
My buddies shun me since I turned to Jesus
A E A
They say I'm missing a whole world of fun
D A D G
I live without them walking the line
D A D
I like the Christian life
A G D
I won't lose a friend while heeding God's call
A G A
For what is a friend who'd want you to fall
D A D G
Others find pleasures in things I despise
D A D
I like the Christian life
G D A D
I like the Christian life
From The Byrds "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo" LP
Columbia Records 1968