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Rock Of Ages

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GIt rained all the way to cincin  Dati
with our Cmatresses on top of the Gcar
GUs kids we're eating Dcrackers and EMbologna
Papa Gkept on driving, never Dstopped once at a Gbar
GThen mama started talking about DJesus
Dand how our lives we're gonnEMa be
while Gpapa bought a used tire in ColuDmbus
CMama rocked the baby, D'til all her tears were Ggone
(Chorus)
GShe said your Dpapa is a good man, Cand don't you kids forget it
                           G   D(Progress deeper.)         C  
Whiskey's trying to ruin him but I know the L-ord won'- t let it.
GThen we sang Amazing Grace and DBringing In The Sheep
           C(pause)            C       G         D  G  
Rock Of Ages        Ro - ck  O-f Ages  left for Me
(Talk to G chord)
I remember when papa finally did give up drinking. I think mama was the only one on 
that really believed he could.
I remember a lot of times we packed up everything we owned and started out for some new 
And through it all mama's faith was the one thing strong enough to finally do some good.
(Chorus) end.

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Rock Of Ages

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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G D

It rained all the way to cincin ati

C G

with our matresses on top of the car

G D EM

Us kids we're eating crackers and bologna

G D G

Papa kept on driving, never stopped once at a bar

G D

Then mama started talking about Jesus

D EM

and how our lives we're gonna be

G D

while papa bought a used tire in Columbus

C D G

Mama rocked the baby, 'til all her tears were gone

(Chorus)

G D C

She said your papa is a good man, and don't you kids forget it

G D C

(Progress deeper.)

Whiskey's trying to ruin him but I know the L-ord won'- t let it.

G D

Then we sang Amazing Grace and Bringing In The Sheep

C C G D G

(pause)

Rock Of Ages Ro - ck O-f Ages left for Me

(Talk to G chord)

I remember when papa finally did give up drinking. I think mama was the only one on

that really believed he could.

I remember a lot of times we packed up everything we owned and started out for some new

And through it all mama's faith was the one thing strong enough to finally do some good.

(Chorus) end.

About Rock Of Ages Chords by Johnny Cash

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

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The chords for "Rock Of Ages" show the original chord names (including G, D, C, EM). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.