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Time Of The Preacher

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3/4 Time
Capo 1st Fret
[Strum] {D D UD} 
D  G  D  A  D
D                      G
It was the time of the preacher
               D
When the story began
                   A
Of the choice of a lady
                  D  G  D
And the love of a man
D                        G
And how he loved her so dearly
                   D
He went out of his mind
                      A
When she left him for someone
             D  G  D
She'd left behind
D               G
He cried like a baby
                        D
He screamed her name at Night                     
                   A
And he saddled his pony
                  D  G  D
And he went for a ride
D                      G
It was the time of the preacher
                 D
In the year of '01
                     A
Now the preaching is over
                  D  G  D
And the lesson's begun
D                        G
But he could not forgive her
                       D
Though he tried and he tried
                     A
And the halls of his memory
                D  G  D
Still echo her lies
D                       G
It was the time of the preacher
                 D
In the year of '01
                  A
Now the lesson is over
                  D  G  D
And the killing's begun
D                      G
It was the time of the preacher
                 D
In the year of '01
                        A
When you think it's all over
            D  G D
It's only begun
D G D A
        DGD

Time Of The Preacher chords and lyrics

Free chords for Time Of The Preacher by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

3/4 Time
Capo 1st Fret
[Strum] {D D UD} 
D  G  D  A  D
D  G  D  A  DGD

Time Of The Preacher Chords by Johnny Cash

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

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What key is "Time Of The Preacher" in?

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