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The Christian Life

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D          A            D
My buddies tell me that I should have waited 
DThey say I'm Amissing a Ewhole world of Afun 
DBut I still Alove them and DI say with pGride 
I lDike the AChristian Dlife 
I Awon't lose a friend while Gheeding  God's Dcall 
For Awhat is a friend who'd Gwant you to Afall 
DOthers find Apleasures in Dthings I desGpise 
I Dlike the AChristian Dlife
DMy buddies Ashun me since DI turned to Jesus 
They say I'm Amissing a Ewhole world of Afun 
DI live withAout them Dwalking the Gline
I lDike the AChristian Dlife
I Awon't lose a friend while Gheeding  God's Dcall 
For wAhat is a friend who'd Gwant you to Afall 
DOthers find Apleasures in Dthings I despGise 
I Dlike the AChristian Dlife
GI Dlike the AChristian Dlife 

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The Christian Life

by Gram Parsons

Lyrics & chords · Original key

D A D

My buddies tell me that I should have waited

D A E A

They say I'm missing a whole world of fun

D A D G

But I still love them and I say with pride

D A D

I like the Christian life

A G D

I won't lose a friend while heeding God's call

A G A

For what is a friend who'd want you to fall

D A D G

Others find pleasures in things I despise

D A D

I like the Christian life

D A D

My buddies shun me since I turned to Jesus

A E A

They say I'm missing a whole world of fun

D A D G

I live without them walking the line

D A D

I like the Christian life

A G D

I won't lose a friend while heeding God's call

A G A

For what is a friend who'd want you to fall

D A D G

Others find pleasures in things I despise

D A D

I like the Christian life

G D A D

I like the Christian life

About The Christian Life Chords by Gram Parsons

Learn how to play The Christian Life by Gram Parsons with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Christian Life chords”, “The Christian Life guitar chords”, or “Gram Parsons The Christian Life 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 Christian Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Christian Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, E, G.

FAQ — The Christian Life by Gram Parsons

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Is "The Christian Life" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "The Christian Life" in?

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