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What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake

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WHAT ON EARTH WILL YOU DO FOR HEAVEN SAKE
[Intro]
E|------------------------|
B|------------------------|
G|------------------------|
D|-2-4--5-5-4---2---0-----|
A|5------------5---4------|
E|------------------------|
[Verse]
WDill you walk another mile, turn a frAown with a smile?
Will you liDft the lowly heart about to brEeak?
Would you aDlso give your cloak to one who toAok away your coat?
What on eaErth will you dAo for heaEven's saAke?
Would you feDed the poor in spirit and bAefriend the prosecuted?
Will you show the boEunds that all the chains can brAeak?
Did you sDow the proper seed? Will you waAlk among the weeds?
What on eaErth will you dAo for heaEven's saAke?
[Solo]
E|------------------------|
B|------------------------|
G|------------------------|
D|--2-4--5-5-4---2---0----|
A|-5------------5---4-----|
E|------------------------|
[Verse]
DDid you turn the other cheek? Are you couAnted with meek
Would you giDve a little more than you would tEake?
Will you shDine your little light upon the chilAdren of the night?
What on eaErth will you dAo for heaEven's saAke?
Will you feDed the poor in spirit and bAefriend the prosecuted?
Will you show the boEunds that all the chains can brAeak?
Did you sDow the proper seed? Are you keeAping out the weeds?
What on eaErth will you dAo for heaEven's saAke

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

This song from Johnny Cash's album Ragged Old Flag embodies the themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption often found in his work. Cash was known for his deep, calm voice and his music frequently explored serious topics. Playing this song channels the spirit of a man grappling with profound questions, delivered with a humble and somber demeanor.

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What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake

by Johnny Cash

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WHAT ON EARTH WILL YOU DO FOR HEAVEN SAKE

[Intro]

E|------------------------|

B|------------------------|

G|------------------------|

D|-2-4--5-5-4---2---0-----|

A|5------------5---4------|

E|------------------------|

[Verse]

D A

Will you walk another mile, turn a frown with a smile?

D E

Will you lift the lowly heart about to break?

D A

Would you also give your cloak to one who took away your coat?

E A E A

What on earth will you do for heaven's sake?

D A

Would you feed the poor in spirit and befriend the prosecuted?

E A

Will you show the bounds that all the chains can break?

D A

Did you sow the proper seed? Will you walk among the weeds?

E A E A

What on earth will you do for heaven's sake?

[Solo]

E|------------------------|

B|------------------------|

G|------------------------|

D|--2-4--5-5-4---2---0----|

A|-5------------5---4-----|

E|------------------------|

[Verse]

D A

Did you turn the other cheek? Are you counted with meek

D E

Would you give a little more than you would take?

D A

Will you shine your little light upon the children of the night?

E A E A

What on earth will you do for heaven's sake?

D A

Will you feed the poor in spirit and befriend the prosecuted?

E A

Will you show the bounds that all the chains can break?

D A

Did you sow the proper seed? Are you keeping out the weeds?

E A E A

What on earth will you do for heaven's sake

About What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake chords”, “What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake 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 What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake chords and for experienced players who want accurate What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, G, D, A.

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The chords for "What On Earth Will You Do For Heaven Sake" show the original chord names (including E, B, G, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.