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Sweet Chariot

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Oh my Bdarlin' I have searched the G#mdesert and the Bsky
Just to find you and take the F#mourning from my eyes
When I Blost you I suffered and Eyou were sanctiBfied
We are G#mall born to F#live Ewe are all Bbound to die
Chorus:
Swing down F#sweet F#7chariot, the flesh will fall and the bones will rot
But Bfrom my sorrow you'll carry me not 
My heart is bound my F#soul is chained to the Brock
Rock of aF#ges cleft for me, I swung doF#7wn my hammer out in Joshua Tree
It Brang on the mountain and rolled to the sea 
And it will F#ring from the Brock
Oh my children, sorrow shall come to each of us
All our trials will soon lay buried in the dust
Long forgotten but quick as silver turns to rust
Love is found when the heart is lost
Chorus

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Sweet Chariot

by Emmylou Harris

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

F#7

B G#m B

Oh my darlin' I have searched the desert and the sky

Just to find you and take the mourning from my eyes

B E B

When I lost you I suffered and you were sanctified

G#m F# E B

We are all born to live we are all bound to die

Chorus:

F# F#7

Swing down sweet chariot, the flesh will fall and the bones will rot

But from my sorrow you'll carry me not

F# B

My heart is bound my soul is chained to the rock

F# F#7

Rock of ages cleft for me, I swung down my hammer out in Joshua Tree

It rang on the mountain and rolled to the sea

F# B

And it will ring from the rock

Oh my children, sorrow shall come to each of us

All our trials will soon lay buried in the dust

Long forgotten but quick as silver turns to rust

Love is found when the heart is lost

Chorus

About Sweet Chariot Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Sweet Chariot by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sweet Chariot chords”, “Sweet Chariot guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Sweet Chariot 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 Sweet Chariot chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sweet Chariot lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G#m, F#, E, F#7.

FAQ — Sweet Chariot by Emmylou Harris

How do I play "Sweet Chariot" by Emmylou Harris on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Sweet Chariot" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Sweet Chariot"?

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

Is "Sweet Chariot" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Sweet Chariot" by Emmylou Harris with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Emmylou Harris below.

What key is "Sweet Chariot" in?

The chords for "Sweet Chariot" show the original chord names (including B, G#m, F#, E, F#7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.