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Time Of The Preacher

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Time: 3/4
[Intro]
|  E|  B7|  G|  D|  A|
|  E| %  | % | % |
[Verse 1]
It was the time of the Apreacher
When the story bEegan
With the choice of a lB7ady
and the love of a EmanE7  
[Verse 2] 
How he loved her so Adearly
he went out of his Emind
When she left him for B7someone
she'd left beEhindA  E  
[Verse 3]
He cried like a Ababy
He Dscreamed like a Apanther in the middle of the Enight
And he saddled his B7pony
and went for a Eride
[Verse 4]
It was the time of the Apreacher
in the year of E01
Now the preachin' is B7over
and the lesson's bEegunA  E  
[Instrumental]
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|   E| % | % | % |
|  B7|  B7/A|  B7/G#|  B7/F#|
|   E| % | % | % |
|   A| % | % | % |
|   E| % | % | % |
|  B7|  B7/A|  B7/G#|  B7/F#|
|   E|  A|  E| % |

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The story behind the song

This song introduces the narrative of the "Red Headed Stranger" album, setting a somber and almost prophetic tone. It speaks of a preacher who rode into town, bringing with him a sense of impending change and judgment. The lyrics evoke a feeling of destiny unfolding, painting a picture of a world where actions have consequences and a new order is about to be established. It plays like a solemn overture to a classic Western tale.

AI-written from these sources:Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Time Of The Preacher

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

B7/A

B7/G#

B7/F#

Time: 3/4

[Intro]

E B7 G D A

| | | | | |

| | % | % | % |

[Verse 1]

It was the time of the preacher

When the story began

With the choice of a lady

E E7

and the love of a man

[Verse 2]

How he loved her so dearly

he went out of his mind

When she left him for someone

E A E

she'd left behind

[Verse 3]

He cried like a baby

D A E

He screamed like a panther in the middle of the night

And he saddled his pony

and went for a ride

[Verse 4]

It was the time of the preacher

in the year of 01

Now the preachin' is over

E A E

and the lesson's begun

[Instrumental]

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B7 B7/A B7/G# B7/F#

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B7 B7/A B7/G# B7/F#

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E A E

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About Time Of The Preacher Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Time Of The Preacher by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Time Of The Preacher chords”, “Time Of The Preacher guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Time Of The Preacher 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 Time Of The Preacher chords and for experienced players who want accurate Time Of The Preacher lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B7, G, D, A, E7.

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