Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

The Messenger

Chords

4.845 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

The Messenger - written by Daniel Lanois, covered by the Tea Party
Dmaj7/F#  24423x (= F#m with an added b6)
F#m can be substituted for Dmaj7/F# for an easier/simpler alternative.
[Intro]
  Bm    Dmaj7/F#    G    A(x2)
    BmGot a Dmaj7/F#letter from a GmessenAger
        BmI Dmaj7/F#read it when it GcameA  
       BmIt Dmaj7/F#said - you were GwounAded
          Bm  Dmaj7/F#You were bound and GchainedA  
   DYou had loved and you were Ghandled
   DYou were poisoned you were Apained
Oh Bmno,         Dmaj7/F#Oh  Gno, you were Anaked you were BmshamedDmaj7/F#  G  A  
   BmYou could Dmaj7/F#almost touch GheaAven
       BmRight Dmaj7/F#there in front of GyouA  
        BmLiberDmaj7/F#ty just slipped Gaway on usA  
 BmNow there's Dmaj7/F#so much work to GdoA  
   DOh the door that closes Gtightly
   DIs the door that can swing Awide
Oh Bmno,         Dmaj7/F#Oh  Gno, I’m not Aexpecting to colDlide
For a minute I let Gmy guard down
   EmNot afraid to be found Dout
Completely forGgotten
   EmWhat our fears were all Dabout
Oh Bmno,         Dmaj7/F#Oh  Gno, there's nAo need to be wiBmthoutDmaj7/F#  G  A  
  BmIf there's a Dmaj7/F#chance - I would Gtake iAt
        BmThis deDmaj7/F#sire I can't Gkill, noA  
       BmTake my Dmaj7/F#heart, please don't Gbreak iAt
        BmI will Dmaj7/F#crawl to your footGhillA  
   DI am frightened but I'm Gcoming
   DPlease baby  please lay Astill
Oh Bmno,         Dmaj7/F#Oh  Gno,  I’m not Acoming for the Bmkill
               Dmaj7/F#Oh  Gno,  I’m not Acoming for the Bmkill
               Dmaj7/F#Oh  Gno,  I’m not Acoming for the Dkill

🎸 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

The Messenger

by The Tea Party

Lyrics & chords · Original key

The Messenger - written by Daniel Lanois, covered by the Tea Party

Dmaj7/F# 24423x (= F#m with an added b6)

F#m can be substituted for Dmaj7/F# for an easier/simpler alternative.

[Intro]

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

(x2)

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

Got a letter from a messenger

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

I read it when it came

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

It said - you were wounded

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

You were bound and chained

D G

You had loved and you were handled

D A

You were poisoned you were pained

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

Oh no, Oh no, you were naked you were shamed

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

You could almost touch heaven

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

Right there in front of you

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

Liberty just slipped away on us

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

Now there's so much work to do

D G

Oh the door that closes tightly

D A

Is the door that can swing wide

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A D

Oh no, Oh no, I’m not expecting to collide

For a minute I let my guard down

Em D

Not afraid to be found out

Completely forgotten

Em D

What our fears were all about

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

Oh no, Oh no, there's no need to be without

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

If there's a chance - I would take it

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

This desire I can't kill, no

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

Take my heart, please don't break it

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A

I will crawl to your foothill

D G

I am frightened but I'm coming

D A

Please baby please lay still

Bm Dmaj7/F# G A Bm

Oh no, Oh no, I’m not coming for the kill

Dmaj7/F# G A Bm

Oh no, I’m not coming for the kill

Dmaj7/F# G A D

Oh no, I’m not coming for the kill

About The Messenger Chords by The Tea Party

Learn how to play The Messenger by The Tea Party with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Messenger chords”, “The Messenger guitar chords”, or “The Tea Party The Messenger 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 Messenger chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Messenger lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, F#m, Bm, Dmaj7/F#, G, A.

FAQ — The Messenger by The Tea Party

How do I play "The Messenger" by The Tea Party on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Messenger" by The Tea Party 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 "The Messenger" by The Tea Party free?

Yes. The chords for "The Messenger" by The Tea Party are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Messenger" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Messenger"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Messenger" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Messenger" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Messenger" by The Tea Party with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Tea Party below.

What key is "The Messenger" in?

The chords for "The Messenger" show the original chord names (including F, F#m, Bm, Dmaj7/F#, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.