Now playing

The King

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Strawbs - The King
# NOTE: This version is based on the recording #
# on the album "Ringing Down The Years" #
INTRO:  G   D   G   C     C   G   D   G   Am   Am   Am  Am  
GThe soft Dblush of Cevening
ReDturns to the Cfolded Dhills
The Gsky Drains maCgenta
In Dpraise of the Cshepherd's Dskills
The Clion lies Ddown beGside the Dlamb
At Cpeace in the Dholy Cground____
REFRAIN:
The GKing Dis reCturning
And Dthose that were lCost are Dfound____
The Gold Dmoon is Cresting
She Dsleeps in the Cnew moon's Darms
The Glove Dof a Cmother
EDclipsed by her Cdaughter's Dcharms
The Crobin Dbares his Gwounded Dbreast
And Csings with a Djoyful Csound____
REFRAIN:
The GKing Dis reCturning
And Dthose that were lCost are Dfound____
            ## KEY CHANGE ##
INSTRUMENTAL:  D   A   G   D   A   Bm     A   D   A   G   D   A   D   A  
              G A D A Bm A G
REFRAIN:
The DKing Ais reDturning
And Athose that were lDost are Afound____
The Aglory of DHeaAven
ExEplodes in the Drising Esun
The Along wait is DovAer
The Enew reign Djust beEgun
The Dransom Eof the Aholly Ebush
Was Dpaid when the EKing was Dcrowned____
REFRAIN:
The AKing is reDturnAing
And Ethose that were lost Aare Efound___
BRIDGE:
A DsymphoEny of AharmoEnies
In Done triumEphant Dsound____
REFRAIN:
The AKing is reDturnAing
And Ethose that were Alost are Efound___
OUTRO:  E   D   A   E   D   E  A  

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The King

by Strawbs

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Strawbs - The King

# NOTE: This version is based on the recording #

# on the album "Ringing Down The Years" #

G D G C C G D G Am Am Am Am

INTRO:

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____

REFRAIN:

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____

REFRAIN:

G D C

The King is returning

D C D

And those that were lost are found____

## KEY CHANGE ##

D A G D A Bm A D A G D A D A

INSTRUMENTAL:

G A D A Bm A G

REFRAIN:

D A D

The King is returning

A D A

And those that were lost are found____

A D A

The glory of Heaven

E D E

Explodes in the rising sun

A D A

The long wait is over

E D E

The new reign just begun

D E A E

The ransom of the holly bush

D E D

Was paid when the King was crowned____

REFRAIN:

A D A

The King is returning

E A E

And those that were lost are found___

BRIDGE:

D E A E

A symphony of harmonies

D E D

In one triumphant sound____

REFRAIN:

A D A

The King is returning

E A E

And those that were lost are found___

E D A E D E A

OUTRO:

About The King Chords by Strawbs

Learn how to play The King by Strawbs with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The King chords”, “The King guitar chords”, or “Strawbs The King 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 The King chords and for experienced players who want accurate The King lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, Am, A, Bm.

FAQ — The King by Strawbs

How do I play "The King" by Strawbs on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The King" by Strawbs on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The King" by Strawbs free?

Yes. The chords for "The King" by Strawbs are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The King" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The King" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The King"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The King" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The King" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The King" by Strawbs with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Strawbs below.

What key is "The King" in?

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