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Guide Me Lord

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CI was born in sin and lost but FJesus paid the cost
And G7pardoned me from all iniquiCty
So till I see His face I'll Fdaily ask His grace
To G7guide me on the path He planned for Cme
Guide me lord through the day guide me FLord this I pray
Through G7all hardships temptation and Cstrife
Guide me lord through Thy might guide me FLord by Thy light
That G7Thy will might be done in my Clife
God loved us everyone and He Fgave His only son
G7To save our souls from sin He gladly Cdied
So trust in Him today and He'll Fwash your sins away
Then G7daily He will be your light and Cguide
Guide me lord through the day guide me FLord this I pray
Through G7all hardships temptation and Cstrife
Guide me lord through Thy might guide me FLord by Thy light
That G7Thy will might be done in my Clife
G7Guide me CLord 

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The story behind the song

Merle Haggard was a monumental figure in country music, known for his authentic voice and songs that resonated with the working class. "Guide Me Lord" fits into his rich catalog, reflecting a more spiritual side to an artist whose life experiences, including a troubled childhood and time in prison, often informed his music. It plays like a heartfelt plea for direction and solace.

AI-written from these sources:Merle Haggard — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Guide Me Lord

by Merle Haggard

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C F

I was born in sin and lost but Jesus paid the cost

G7 C

And pardoned me from all iniquity

So till I see His face I'll daily ask His grace

G7 C

To guide me on the path He planned for me

Guide me lord through the day guide me Lord this I pray

G7 C

Through all hardships temptation and strife

Guide me lord through Thy might guide me Lord by Thy light

G7 C

That Thy will might be done in my life

God loved us everyone and He gave His only son

G7 C

To save our souls from sin He gladly died

So trust in Him today and He'll wash your sins away

G7 C

Then daily He will be your light and guide

Guide me lord through the day guide me Lord this I pray

G7 C

Through all hardships temptation and strife

Guide me lord through Thy might guide me Lord by Thy light

G7 C

That Thy will might be done in my life

G7 C

Guide me Lord

About Guide Me Lord Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play Guide Me Lord by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Guide Me Lord chords”, “Guide Me Lord guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard Guide Me Lord 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 Guide Me Lord chords and for experienced players who want accurate Guide Me Lord lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G7.

FAQ — Guide Me Lord by Merle Haggard

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Is "Guide Me Lord" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Guide Me Lord" in?

The chords for "Guide Me Lord" show the original chord names (including C, F, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.