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Prodigal Son

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[Intro]
D G A7
FDather I have sGinned, hDelp me find the Gway
RDemember not my Bmsins, jusEmt let me hear you A7say
*I fDorgive you, I Glove you
YDou are mine, tA7ake my hand
BmGo in peace, sEmin no mAore, DbelovAed oA7ne
FDather I havGe turned, my Dback and walked aGway
DDepended on my sBmtrength, and lEmived my life’s own A7way… (*)
FDather I’ve reGturned, I’m Dhome with You to sGtay
SDtanding by Your Bmdoor, kEmnowing that you’ll A7say… (*)

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Prodigal Son

by Misc Praise Songs

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[Intro]

D G A7

D G D G

Father I have sinned, help me find the way

D Bm Em A7

Remember not my sins, just let me hear you say

D G

*I forgive you, I love you

D A7

You are mine, take my hand

Bm Em A D A A7

Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one

D G D G

Father I have turned, my back and walked away

D Bm Em A7

Depended on my strength, and lived my life’s own way… (*)

D G D G

Father I’ve returned, I’m home with You to stay

D Bm Em A7

Standing by Your door, knowing that you’ll say… (*)

About Prodigal Son Chords by Misc Praise Songs

Learn how to play Prodigal Son by Misc Praise Songs with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Prodigal Son chords”, “Prodigal Son guitar chords”, or “Misc Praise Songs Prodigal Son chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Prodigal Son chords and for experienced players who want accurate Prodigal Son lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A7, Bm, Em, A.

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Many players learn "Prodigal Son" by Misc Praise Songs with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Misc Praise Songs below.

What key is "Prodigal Son" in?

The chords for "Prodigal Son" show the original chord names (including D, G, A7, Bm, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.