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The Seeker

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[Verse 1]
GI am a seeker, a poor sinful creature
There is no Cweaker than I Gam
I am a seeker and you are a teacher
You are a Creacher so reach D7down
[Chorus]
GReach out and lead me, Cguide me and Gkeep me
In the shelter of your care each D7d--Gay
Cause I am a seeker and you are a keeper
You Care the Gleader, won't you D7show me the Gway
[Verse 2]
I am a vessel that's empty and useless
I Cam a Gbad seed that Cfell by the Gway
I am a loser that wants to be a winner
You Care my Glast hope, D7don't turn me Gaway
[Verse 3]
GI am a seeker, a poor sinful creature
There is no Cweaker than I Gam
I am a seeker, you are a teacher
You are a Creacher so reach D7down
[Chorus]
GReach out and lead me, Cguide me and Gkeep me
In the shelter of your care each D7d--Gay
Cause I am a seeker, you are a keeper
You Care a Gleader, won't you D7show me the Gway
[Verse 4]
Oh, you are a mountain Cfrom which there floGws a fountain
So let its water wash my sins away
Cause I am a seeker and you are a keeper
You Care a Gteacher, won't you D7teach me the Gway
[Chorus]
GReach out and lead me, Cguide me and Gkeep me
In the shelter of your care each D7d--Gay
Cause I am a seeker, you are a keeper
You Care a Gleader, won't you D7show me the Gway

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"The Seeker" is a spiritual song that Dolly Parton described as her "talk with God." Released as a single from her 1975 album, Dolly, it offers a deeply personal reflection. The song explores a journey of searching and connection, inviting the listener into a moment of introspection and devotion. It plays like a heartfelt conversation, full of earnest longing and spiritual quest.

AI-written from these sources:The Seeker (Dolly Parton song) — Wikipedia ↗Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Seeker

by Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

I am a seeker, a poor sinful creature

C G

There is no weaker than I am

I am a seeker and you are a teacher

C D7

You are a reacher so reach down

[Chorus]

G C G

Reach out and lead me, guide me and keep me

D7 G

In the shelter of your care each d--ay

Cause I am a seeker and you are a keeper

C G D7 G

You are the leader, won't you show me the way

[Verse 2]

I am a vessel that's empty and useless

C G C G

I am a bad seed that fell by the way

I am a loser that wants to be a winner

C G D7 G

You are my last hope, don't turn me away

[Verse 3]

I am a seeker, a poor sinful creature

C G

There is no weaker than I am

I am a seeker, you are a teacher

C D7

You are a reacher so reach down

[Chorus]

G C G

Reach out and lead me, guide me and keep me

D7 G

In the shelter of your care each d--ay

Cause I am a seeker, you are a keeper

C G D7 G

You are a leader, won't you show me the way

[Verse 4]

C G

Oh, you are a mountain from which there flows a fountain

So let its water wash my sins away

Cause I am a seeker and you are a keeper

C G D7 G

You are a teacher, won't you teach me the way

[Chorus]

G C G

Reach out and lead me, guide me and keep me

D7 G

In the shelter of your care each d--ay

Cause I am a seeker, you are a keeper

C G D7 G

You are a leader, won't you show me the way

About The Seeker Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play The Seeker by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Seeker chords”, “The Seeker guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton The Seeker 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 Seeker chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Seeker lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D7.

FAQ — The Seeker by Dolly Parton

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Is "The Seeker" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "The Seeker" in?

The chords for "The Seeker" show the original chord names (including G, C, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.