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Before Easter

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Cm:  335543               
Fm:  133111               
 G:  355233               
A#:  113331  2: 688766  
G#:  466544               
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
   B||-3---------------|-1---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
   A||-----------------|-----------------|
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
I may beg,      beg for money
   E||-1---------------|-----------------|
   B||-----------------|-4---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
   A||-----------------|-----------------|
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
I may lie    and lay my body down
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
   B||-3---------------|-1---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
   A||-----------------|-----------------|
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
      Sell what I would give with love
   E||-1---------------|-----------------|
   B||-----------------|-4---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
   A||-----------------|-----------------|
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
       One day   before Easter comes
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
   B||-3---------------|-1---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
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   E||-----------------|-----------------|       Cm
But I won't let   Jesus find,              find me
I wCmalk, I eat, I sleep
In these streets I may be found
AlFmive or dead or just reborn
CmOne day before Easter comes
But I wGon't let Jesus fFmind, find mCme
  A#Jesus knows     Cmwhat I've done
I wFmon't let him lift me up
BefG#ore I can turn to look for him
BefA#or2e I can turn to look for him
If JFmesus comes arA#ou2nd     aCmgain
I'll crCmy, I'll cry, I'll cry for help
I'll let you be the one
To trFmy to redeem the sins of man
OnCme day before Easter comes
But I wGon't let Jesus fFmind, find mCme
I'm gonna hCmide,     hide from him
Hide myself but not the sin
     Fm...
     Cm...
I'm gonna hCmide,     hide from him
Hide myself but no the sin
If JFmesus comes arGound    agCmain
I've got the rFmock, the needle
The bGottle of sorrowCm  
And JFmesus,  JesGus, Jesus knCmows

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

This song by Tracy Chapman, known for her distinctive voice and socially conscious songwriting, appears on her album Where You Live. While the specific meaning of "Before Easter" isn't detailed, Chapman's work often explores themes of everyday life, struggle, and hope, imbued with a deep sense of human experience. It likely carries the reflective and poignant spirit characteristic of her artistry.

AI-written from these sources:Tracy Chapman — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Before Easter

by Tracy Chapman

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

: 335543

: 133111

: 355233

A#: 113331 : 688766

: 466544

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

B||-3---------------|-1---------------|

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

D||-----------------|-----------------|

A||-----------------|-----------------|

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

I may beg, beg for money

E||-1---------------|-----------------|

B||-----------------|-4---------------|

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

D||-----------------|-----------------|

A||-----------------|-----------------|

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

I may lie and lay my body down

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

B||-3---------------|-1---------------|

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

D||-----------------|-----------------|

A||-----------------|-----------------|

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

Sell what I would give with love

E||-1---------------|-----------------|

B||-----------------|-4---------------|

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

D||-----------------|-----------------|

A||-----------------|-----------------|

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

One day before Easter comes

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

B||-3---------------|-1---------------|

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

D||-----------------|-----------------|

A||-----------------|-----------------|

E||-----------------|-----------------| Cm

But I won't let Jesus find, find me

I walk, I eat, I sleep

In these streets I may be found

Alive or dead or just reborn

One day before Easter comes

G Fm Cm

But I won't let Jesus find, find me

A# Cm

Jesus knows what I've done

I won't let him lift me up

Before I can turn to look for him

A# 2

Before I can turn to look for him

Fm A# 2 Cm

If Jesus comes around again

I'll cry, I'll cry, I'll cry for help

I'll let you be the one

To try to redeem the sins of man

One day before Easter comes

G Fm Cm

But I won't let Jesus find, find me

I'm gonna hide, hide from him

Hide myself but not the sin

...

I'm gonna hide, hide from him

Hide myself but no the sin

Fm G Cm

If Jesus comes around again

I've got the rock, the needle

G Cm

The bottle of sorrow

Fm G Cm

And Jesus, Jesus, Jesus knows

About Before Easter Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Before Easter by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Before Easter chords”, “Before Easter guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman Before Easter 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 Before Easter chords and for experienced players who want accurate Before Easter lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Fm, G, A, G#, E.

FAQ — Before Easter by Tracy Chapman

How do I play "Before Easter" by Tracy Chapman on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Before Easter" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Before Easter"?

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

Is "Before Easter" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Before Easter" by Tracy Chapman with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tracy Chapman below.

What key is "Before Easter" in?

The chords for "Before Easter" show the original chord names (including Cm, Fm, G, A, G#, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.