Ten Simple Rules

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[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
B
Here's a little tune
E
You'll be happy to know
B
Keep it close to you
E
Wherever you may go
A
God gave us ten simple rules
Am
To get us through
E
A little something
B
Just for us to live by
E B
So now hide them in your heart
E
And you will be fine
[Chorus]
E
And Lord said
E
Have no other gods but God
A E
To worship idols just won't do
E
Be careful with the way you use God's name
B
And keep Sunday special too
A
Honor your parents, don't take any lives
E B
And when you're old enough to marry, be true
E
Do not steal or lie
A
Or want those things that don't belong to you
E B E
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you
[Verse 2]
B
Now the good Lord said
E
You better listen to me
B
If you follow these rules
E
Then they will set you free
A
Because I want you to live
Am
A happy life
E
And help others
B
To be happy too
E
So when things go wrong
B
These words
E
Will get you through
[Chorus]
E
And Lord said
E
Have no other gods but God
A E
To worship idols just won't do
E
Be careful with the way you use God's name
B
And keep Sunday special too
A
Honor your parents, don't take any lives
E B
And when you're old enough to marry, be true
E
Do not steal or lie
A
Or want those things that don't belong to you
E B E
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you
[Chorus]
E
And Lord said
E
Have no other gods but God
A E
To worship idols just won't do
E
Be careful with the way you use God's name
B
And keep Sunday special too
A
Honor your parents, don't take any lives
E B
And when you're old enough to marry, be true
E
Do not steal or lie
A
Or want those things that don't belong to you
E B E
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you
[Outro]
E B E
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you
E B E
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you.

Ten Simple Rules chords and lyrics

Free chords for Ten Simple Rules by MercyMe. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
 E 
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Ten Simple Rules Chords by MercyMe

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