Now playing

Abide With Me

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dbmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Db Fm Bbm
Db Fm Bbm
Gb Ab
[Verse 1]
DbAbide with me; Fmfast Dbfalls the evenEbmtide;
DbThe darkness Fmdeepens; DbLord with Fmme AbabideGb.
DbWhen other Fmhelpers fail and DbcomAbforts Ebmflee,
DbHelp of the Abhelpless, Gbabide Abwith Dbme.
Fm Bbm Gb
[Verse 2]
DbSwift to its Fmclose Dbebbs out life's little Bbmday;
DbEarth's joys Fmgrow Dbdim; its glories pass Abaway;
DbChange and Fmdecay Dbin Bbmall Abaround I see;
DbThou who does not Ebmchange, Gbabide Dbwith me.
Fm Db Ebm Bbm Db Fm Gb Ebm Db
[Verse 3]
AbNot a brief glance, Dbnot a passing Ebmword,
DbBut as You would dwell with GbYour disciDbples, AbLord,
DbFamiliar, Fmcondescending, Dbpatient, Bbmfree.
DbCome not to sojourn, but Gbabide Abwith Dbme.
Ebm Ab
[Verse 4]
DbCome not in tears, Fmas the DbKing of Kings.
FmBut kind and Dbgood, with Gbhealing Dbin Your Abwords.
GbTears Fmfall, a Dbheart for AbeveryBbmthing,
DbCome friend of sinners, abide Abwith Dbme.
Ab Fm Ebm Gb
[Verse 5]
DbHold Thou The Fmcross Dbbefore Ebmmy   Gbclosing eyes;
DbShine through the Fmgloom Aband Gbpoint me Abto the skies.
DbHeaven's morning Abbreaks, and Bbmearth's vain Abshadows Gbflee;
DbIn Fmlife and in Abdeath, Lord, Dbabide Abwith Dbme.
[Outro]
Fm Ab Db

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Abide With Me

by John King

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

Ebm

[Intro]

Db Fm Bbm

Gb Ab

[Verse 1]

Db Fm Db Ebm

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;

Db Fm Db Fm Ab Gb

The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.

Db Fm Db Ab Ebm

When other helpers fail and comforts flee,

Db Ab Gb Ab Db

Help of the helpless, abide with me.

Fm Bbm Gb

[Verse 2]

Db Fm Db Bbm

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;

Db Fm Db Ab

Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;

Db Fm Db Bbm Ab

Change and decay in all around I see;

Db Ebm Gb Db

Thou who does not change, abide with me.

Fm Db Ebm Bbm Db Fm Gb Ebm Db

[Verse 3]

Ab Db Ebm

Not a brief glance, not a passing word,

Db Gb Db Ab

But as You would dwell with Your disciples, Lord,

Db Fm Db Bbm

Familiar, condescending, patient, free.

Db Gb Ab Db

Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Ebm Ab

[Verse 4]

Db Fm Db

Come not in tears, as the King of Kings.

Fm Db Gb Db Ab

But kind and good, with healing in Your words.

Gb Fm Db Ab Bbm

Tears fall, a heart for everything,

Db Ab Db

Come friend of sinners, abide with me.

Ab Fm Ebm Gb

[Verse 5]

Db Fm Db Ebm Gb

Hold Thou The cross before my closing eyes;

Db Fm Ab Gb Ab

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.

Db Ab Bbm Ab Gb

Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;

Db Fm Ab Db Ab Db

In life and in death, Lord, abide with me.

[Outro]

Fm Ab Db

About Abide With Me Chords by John King

Learn how to play Abide With Me by John King with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Abide With Me chords”, “Abide With Me guitar chords”, or “John King Abide With Me 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 Abide With Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Abide With Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Db, Fm, Bbm, Gb, Ab, Ebm.

FAQ — Abide With Me by John King

How do I play "Abide With Me" by John King on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Abide With Me" by John King 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 "Abide With Me" by John King free?

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

Can I transpose "Abide With Me" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Abide With Me"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Abide With Me" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Abide With Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Abide With Me" in?

The chords for "Abide With Me" show the original chord names (including Db, Fm, Bbm, Gb, Ab, Ebm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.