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Judy Collins - King David
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[Intro]
Dm
[Verse 1]
                           Am
King David was a sorrowful man
Dm                             Am
No cause for his sorrow had he
                      Dm                 F
And he called for the music of a hundred harps
   Dm                  Am  Dm  Am  Dm
To ease his melancholy
[Verse 2]
                               Am
They played till they all fell silent
Dm                             Am
Played and play sweet did they
                    Dm                        F
But the sorrow that haunted the heart of King David
     Dm                   Am  Dm  Am  Dm
They could not charm away
[Verse 3]
                   Am
He rose and in his garden
Dm                       Am
Walked by the moon alone
              Dm                  F
A nightingale hidden in a cypress tree
Dm                 Am  Dm  Am  Dm
Jargoned on and on
[Verse 4]
                      Am
King David lifted his sad eyes
Dm                         Am
Into the dark-boughed tree
               Dm               F
"Tell me, thou little bird that singest
    Dm                       Am  Dm  Am  Dm
Who taught my grief to thee?"
[Verse 5]
                        Am
But the bird in no-wise heeded
        Dm                           Am
And the king in the cool of the moon
                 Dm                     F
Hearkened to the nightingale's sorrowfulness
     Dm                   Am  Dm  Am  Dm
Till all his own was gone

King David chords and lyrics

Free chords for King David by Judy Collins. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Judy Collins - King David
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[Intro]
Dm
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]
[Verse 4]
[Verse 5]

King David Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play King David by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “King David chords”, “King David guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins King David 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 King David chords and for experienced players who want accurate King David lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Am, F, A.

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How do I play "King David" by Judy Collins on guitar?

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Can I transpose "King David" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "King David"?

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

Is "King David" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "King David" by Judy Collins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Judy Collins below.

What key is "King David" in?

The chords for "King David" show the original chord names (including Dm, Am, F, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.