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BLESSED
As recorded by Simon & Garfunkel
(From the 1966 Album SOUNDS OF SILENCE)
[Intro]
D
[1st Verse]
D                        G    F#m     Em     D
Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit.
D                          G    F#m D   G
Blessed is the lamb whose blood flows.
G                         D          C      G D
Blessed are the sat upon, Spat upon, Ratted on,
D        F#m      Em      G    D
O Lord, Why have you forsaken me?
Am/D
I got no place to go,
Bm                              Am/D
I've walked around Soho for the last night or so.
Bm                         D
Ah, but it doesn't matter, no.
[2nd Verse]
D                           G F#m Em D
Blessed is the land and the kingdom.
D                        G F#m E       D   G
Blessed is the man whose soul  belongs to.
G                                           C  G       D
Blessed are the meth drinkers, Pot sellers, Illusion dwellers.
D       F#m      Em      G    D
O Lord, Why have you forsaken me
Am/D
My words trickle down, like a wound
Bm
That I have no intention to heal.
[3rd Verse]
D                              G F#m  Em   D
Blessed are the stained glass, window pane glass.
D                             G F#m Em D       G
Blessed is the church service makes me nervous
G                                             C      G D
Blessed are the penny rookers, Cheap hookers, Groovy lookers.
D        F#m      Em      G    D
O Lord, Why have you forsaken me?
Am/D
I . . .
Bm
I have tended my own garden
Am       D
Much too long.
[Outro]
D

Blessed chords and lyrics

Free chords for Blessed by Simon & Garfunkel. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

BLESSED
As recorded by Simon & Garfunkel
(From the 1966 Album SOUNDS OF SILENCE)
[Intro]
D
[1st Verse]
[2nd Verse]
[3rd Verse]
[Outro]
D

Blessed Chords by Simon & Garfunkel

Learn how to play Blessed by Simon & Garfunkel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blessed chords”, “Blessed guitar chords”, or “Simon & Garfunkel Blessed 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 Blessed chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blessed lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, F#m, Em, C, Am/D.

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Can I transpose "Blessed" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Blessed"?

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

Is "Blessed" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Blessed" by Simon & Garfunkel with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Simon & Garfunkel below.

What key is "Blessed" in?

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