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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
[Verse 1]
DbIn the time of my Bbmconfession, in the Dbhour of my deepest Bbmneed
When the Dbpool of tears Bbmbeneath my feet flood Abevery Absusnewborn Abseed
There's a Dbdyin' voice Bbmwithin me Dbreaching out someBbmwhere,
             Db             Bbm        AbAsusb  Ab  
Toiling in the danger and in the morals of despair.
[Refrain]
Don't have the inAb7clination to look bDback on any mistAbake,
Like Cain, I now Ab7behold this chain of eDbvents that I must brAbeak.
In the Dbfury of the mBbmoment I can Dbsee the Master's hBbmand
In evDbery leaf that tBbmrembles and, Abin everAbsusy grain of Dbsand.
[Verse 2]
DbOh, the flowers of Bbmindulgence and the Dbweeds of yesterBbmyear,
DbLike criminals, they have Bbmchoked the breath of cAbonscience Absusand good
Abcheer.
DbThe sun beat down Bbmupon the steps of Dbtime to light the Bbmway
To Dbease the pain of Bbmidleness and the Abmemory Absusof decAbay.
[Refrain]
AbI gaze into the Ab7doorway of Dbtemptation's angry Abflame
AbAnd every time I Ab7pass that way I Dbalways hear my Abname.
Then Dbonward in my Bbmjourney I Dbcome to undeBbmrstand
DbThat every hair is Bbmnumbered like Abevery grain of Dbsand.
[Verse 3]
DbI have gone from rags to Bbmriches in the Dbsorrow of the Bbmnight
DbIn the violence of a Bbmsummer's dream, in the cAbhill of Absusa wintry Ablight,
In the Dbbitter dance of Bbmloneliness Dbfading into Bbmspace,
In the Dbbroken mirror of Bbminnocence on Abeach Absusforgotten Abface.
[Refrain]
AbI hear the ancient Ab7footsteps like the Dbmotion of the Absea
AbSometimes I turn, there's Ab7someone there, other Dbtimes it's only Abme.
DbI am hanging in the Bbmbalance of a Dbperfect finished Bbmplan
Like eDbvery sparrow Bbmfalling, like Abevery grain of sDband

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The story behind the song

Emmylou Harris is a pivotal figure in country rock and Americana, known for her distinctive voice and ability to blend country and rock audiences. Her early interest in folk music shaped her path, eventually leading her to a significant career that includes numerous acclaimed albums. This particular song, appearing on a collection of demos and outtakes, showcases her enduring artistry. It plays like a deeply personal reflection, inviting a quiet, introspective performance.

AI-written from these sources:Emmylou Harris — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Every Grain Of Sand

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Bbm

Absus

Ab7

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #

#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

[Verse 1]

Db Bbm Db Bbm

In the time of my confession, in the hour of my deepest need

Db Bbm Ab Absus Ab

When the pool of tears beneath my feet flood every newborn seed

Db Bbm Db Bbm

There's a dyin' voice within me reaching out somewhere,

Db Bbm Ab Ab

Asusb

Toiling in the danger and in the morals of despair.

[Refrain]

Ab7 Db Ab

Don't have the inclination to look back on any mistake,

Ab7 Db Ab

Like Cain, I now behold this chain of events that I must break.

Db Bbm Db Bbm

In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand

Db Bbm Ab Absus Db

In every leaf that trembles and, in every grain of sand.

[Verse 2]

Db Bbm Db Bbm

Oh, the flowers of indulgence and the weeds of yesteryear,

Db Bbm Ab Absus

Like criminals, they have choked the breath of conscience and good

cheer.

Db Bbm Db Bbm

The sun beat down upon the steps of time to light the way

Db Bbm Ab Absus Ab

To ease the pain of idleness and the memory of decay.

[Refrain]

Ab Ab7 Db Ab

I gaze into the doorway of temptation's angry flame

Ab Ab7 Db Ab

And every time I pass that way I always hear my name.

Db Bbm Db Bbm

Then onward in my journey I come to understand

Db Bbm Ab Db

That every hair is numbered like every grain of sand.

[Verse 3]

Db Bbm Db Bbm

I have gone from rags to riches in the sorrow of the night

Db Bbm Ab Absus Ab

In the violence of a summer's dream, in the chill of a wintry light,

Db Bbm Db Bbm

In the bitter dance of loneliness fading into space,

Db Bbm Ab Absus Ab

In the broken mirror of innocence on each forgotten face.

[Refrain]

Ab Ab7 Db Ab

I hear the ancient footsteps like the motion of the sea

Ab Ab7 Db Ab

Sometimes I turn, there's someone there, other times it's only me.

Db Bbm Db Bbm

I am hanging in the balance of a perfect finished plan

Db Bbm Ab Db

Like every sparrow falling, like every grain of sand

About Every Grain Of Sand Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Every Grain Of Sand by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Every Grain Of Sand chords”, “Every Grain Of Sand guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Every Grain Of Sand 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 Every Grain Of Sand chords and for experienced players who want accurate Every Grain Of Sand lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Db, Bbm, Ab, Absus, Ab7.

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