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These Hands

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These Hands
CThese hands ain't the G7hands of a Cgentleman 
These hands are G7calloused and Cold
These hands raised a Efamily these Fhands built a Chome
Now these hands raised to Dpraise the G7Lord
These Chands won the G7heart of my Cloved one 
And with hers they were G7never aClone
If these hands filled their Etask then what Fmore could one Cask
For these fingers have G7worked to the Cbone
Now don't try to judge Eme by what Fyou'd like me Cbe
For my life hasn't G7been A CsuccessG7  
Some Cpeople have Epower but Fstill they Cgrieve
While these hands brought me AhappiG7ness
Now I'm Ctired and I'm G7old and I Chaven?t G7much Cgold
Maybe things ain't been Eall that I Fplanned
Lord above hear my plea when it's Ctime to G7judge Cme
Take a look at these G7hard working Chands
Take a look at these G7hard working Chands

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The story behind the song

This song by Johnny Cash, released on the album Hymns From the Heart, embodies the themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption often found in his music. It's sung by an artist known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a demeanor that blended rebelliousness with humility. Playing it channels the spirit of a performer who grew up on gospel music and later became known as the "Man in Black." At its heart, it plays like a reflection on the burdens and blessings carried through life.

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These Hands

by Johnny Cash

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These Hands

C G7 C

These hands ain't the hands of a gentleman

G7 C

These hands are calloused and old

E F C

These hands raised a family these hands built a home

D G7

Now these hands raised to praise the Lord

C G7 C

These hands won the heart of my loved one

G7 C

And with hers they were never alone

E F C

If these hands filled their task then what more could one ask

G7 C

For these fingers have worked to the bone

E F C

Now don't try to judge me by what you'd like me be

G7 C G7

For my life hasn't been A success

C E F C

Some people have power but still they grieve

A G7

While these hands brought me happiness

C G7 C G7 C

Now I'm tired and I'm old and I haven?t much gold

E F

Maybe things ain't been all that I planned

C G7 C

Lord above hear my plea when it's time to judge me

G7 C

Take a look at these hard working hands

G7 C

Take a look at these hard working hands

About These Hands Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play These Hands by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “These Hands chords”, “These Hands guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash These Hands 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 These Hands chords and for experienced players who want accurate These Hands lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G7, E, F, D, A.

FAQ — These Hands by Johnny Cash

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Is "These Hands" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "These Hands" in?

The chords for "These Hands" show the original chord names (including C, G7, E, F, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.