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Redemption Day

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***CAPO 1***
[Intro]
Am
[Verse]
AmI've wept for those who suffer long
AmBut how I weep for those who've gone
AmIn rooms of grief and questioned wrong
AmBut keep on DkillingAm  
AmIt's in the soul to feel such things
AmBut weak to watch without speaking
AmOh, what mercy sadness brings
AmIf God be DwillingAm  
[Chorus]
AmThere is a Ctrain that's heading straight
CTo Heaven's Amgate, Fto Heaven's Cgate
CAnd on the way child and man
CAnd woman AmwaitF, watch and Dwait
DFor redemption Amday
[Verse]
AmFire rages in the streets
AmAnd swallows everything it meets
AmIt's just an image often seen
AmOn teleDvisionAm  
AmCome leaders, come ye men of great
AmLet us hear you pontificate
AmYour many virtues laid to waste
AmAnd we aren't DlisteningAm  
[Chorus]
AmThere is a Ctrain that's heading straight
CTo Heaven's Amgate, Fto Heaven's Cgate
CAnd on the way child and man
CAnd woman AmwaitF, watch and Dwait
DFor redemption Amday
[Bridge] 
DWhat do you Chave for us todayF  
DThrow us a Cbone but save the Amplate
DOh why we Cwaited till so latFe
FWas there no oil to excavDate
DNo riches in trade for the Ffate
FOf every person who died in Dhate
DThrow us a bone, you men of Amgreat
[Chorus]
AmThere is a Ctrain that's heading straight
CTo Heaven's Amgate, Fto Heaven's Cgate
CAnd on the way child and man
CAnd woman AmwaitF, watch and Dwait
DFor redemption Amday
[Outro]
DIt's buried Cin the countryFside
DExploding Cin the shells of Amnight
DIt's everyCwhere a baby Fcries
FFreedom...D...FFreedom...D...AmFreedom

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash's music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, particularly in the later stages of his career. Known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a rebellious spirit tempered by a somber humility, he became famous for his prison concerts and his all-black stage wardrobe. This song appears on the album American VI: Ain’t No Grave. It plays like a powerful reflection on the human search for deliverance.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Redemption Day

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

***CAPO 1***

[Intro]

[Verse]

I've wept for those who suffer long

But how I weep for those who've gone

In rooms of grief and questioned wrong

Am D Am

But keep on killing

It's in the soul to feel such things

But weak to watch without speaking

Oh, what mercy sadness brings

Am D Am

If God be willing

[Chorus]

Am C

There is a train that's heading straight

C Am F C

To Heaven's gate, to Heaven's gate

And on the way child and man

C Am F D

And woman wait, watch and wait

D Am

For redemption day

[Verse]

Fire rages in the streets

And swallows everything it meets

It's just an image often seen

Am D Am

On television

Come leaders, come ye men of great

Let us hear you pontificate

Your many virtues laid to waste

Am D Am

And we aren't listening

[Chorus]

Am C

There is a train that's heading straight

C Am F C

To Heaven's gate, to Heaven's gate

And on the way child and man

C Am F D

And woman wait, watch and wait

D Am

For redemption day

[Bridge]

D C F

What do you have for us today

D C Am

Throw us a bone but save the plate

D C F

Oh why we waited till so late

F D

Was there no oil to excavate

D F

No riches in trade for the fate

F D

Of every person who died in hate

D Am

Throw us a bone, you men of great

[Chorus]

Am C

There is a train that's heading straight

C Am F C

To Heaven's gate, to Heaven's gate

And on the way child and man

C Am F D

And woman wait, watch and wait

D Am

For redemption day

[Outro]

D C F

It's buried in the countryside

D C Am

Exploding in the shells of night

D C F

It's everywhere a baby cries

F D F D Am

Freedom......Freedom......Freedom

About Redemption Day Chords by Johnny Cash

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

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The chords for "Redemption Day" show the original chord names (including Am, D, C, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.