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Help Me

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e|-----------------------------------------|
B|------2--3-2---2-------------------------|
G|-----2-------2---------------------------|
D|----2------------------------------------|
A|--0----0---------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------|
[Intro]
|  A|  A|  A|  A|
[Verse 1]
AOh Lord, help me to walk another mile, Ejust one more mile
I'm tired o' walkin' all aAlone
And Lord, help me to smile another smile, Ejust one more smile
Don't think I can do things on Amy own
[Chorus]
I Dnever thought I needed help beAfore
EThought that I could get by, by myAself
DBut now I know, I just can't take it anyAmore
And with a Ehumble heart, on bended knee
Beggin' You please for Ahelp
[Interlude]
|  A|  A|  A|  A|
|  D|  D|  A|  A|
|  E|  E|  A|  A|
[Verse 2]
AOh come down, from Your golden throne to me, Eto lowly me
I need to feel the touch of Your tender Ahand
Release these chains of darkness, let me see, ELord let me see
Just where I fit into Your master Aplan
[Chorus]
I Dnever thought I needed help beAfore
EThought that I could get by, by myAself
DNow I know, I just can't take it anyAmore
And with a humble Eheart, on bended knee
N.C.               A  
Beggin' You please for help
Ending
With a humble Eheart, on bended knee
I'm beggin' You please Afor help

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

This country gospel song is a heartfelt plea from a weary soul seeking divine guidance and reassurance. Written by Larry Gatlin, its lyrics express a deep need for spiritual help when feeling lost and tired. Johnny Cash, known for exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption in his music, recorded "Help Me" on his 1973 album The Gospel Road. It's a song that speaks to the universal human experience of needing a guiding hand in moments of doubt.

AI-written from these sources:Help Me (Kris Kristofferson song) — Wikipedia ↗Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Help Me

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

e|-----------------------------------------|

B|------2--3-2---2-------------------------|

G|-----2-------2---------------------------|

D|----2------------------------------------|

A|--0----0---------------------------------|

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

[Intro]

A A A A

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

A E

Oh Lord, help me to walk another mile, just one more mile

I'm tired o' walkin' all alone

And Lord, help me to smile another smile, just one more smile

Don't think I can do things on my own

[Chorus]

D A

I never thought I needed help before

E A

Thought that I could get by, by myself

D A

But now I know, I just can't take it anymore

And with a humble heart, on bended knee

Beggin' You please for help

[Interlude]

A A A A

| | | | |

D D A A

| | | | |

E E A A

| | | | |

[Verse 2]

A E

Oh come down, from Your golden throne to me, to lowly me

I need to feel the touch of Your tender hand

Release these chains of darkness, let me see, Lord let me see

Just where I fit into Your master plan

[Chorus]

D A

I never thought I needed help before

E A

Thought that I could get by, by myself

D A

Now I know, I just can't take it anymore

And with a humble heart, on bended knee

N.C.

Beggin' You please for help

Ending

With a humble heart, on bended knee

I'm beggin' You please for help

About Help Me Chords by Johnny Cash

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

FAQ — Help Me by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Help Me" in?

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