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Before Easter

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1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

Cm:  335543               
Fm:  133111               
G :  355233               
A#:  113331  [2]: 688766  
G#:  466544               



   E||-----------------|-----------------|
   B||-3---------------|-1---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
   A||-----------------|-----------------|
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
I may beg,      beg for money

   E||-1---------------|-----------------|
   B||-----------------|-4---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
   A||-----------------|-----------------|
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
I may lie    and lay my body down

   E||-----------------|-----------------|
   B||-3---------------|-1---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
   D||-----------------|-----------------|
   A||-----------------|-----------------|
   E||-----------------|-----------------|
      Sell what I would give with love

   E||-1---------------|-----------------|
   B||-----------------|-4---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
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       One day   before Easter comes

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   B||-3---------------|-1---------------|
   G||-----------------|-----------------|
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   E||-----------------|-----------------|       Cm
But I won't let   Jesus find,              find me


   Cm
I walk, I eat, I sleep

In these streets I may be found
  Fm
Alive or dead or just reborn
Cm
One day before Easter comes
       G               Fm         Cm
But I won't let Jesus find, find me


A#             Cm
  Jesus knows     what I've done
   Fm
I won't let him lift me up
   G#
Before I can turn to look for him
   A#[2]
Before I can turn to look for him
    Fm           A#[2]       Cm
If Jesus comes around     again


       Cm
I'll cry, I'll cry, I'll cry for help

I'll let you be the one
     Fm
To try to redeem the sins of man
  Cm
One day before Easter comes
       G               Fm         Cm
But I won't let Jesus find, find me


           Cm
I'm gonna hide,     hide from him

Hide myself but not the sin
     Fm...
    
     Cm...
    

           Cm
I'm gonna hide,     hide from him

Hide myself but no the sin
    Fm           G         Cm
If Jesus comes around    again

              Fm
I've got the rock, the needle
     G                  Cm
The bottle of sorrow
     Fm        G           Cm
And Jesus,  Jesus, Jesus knows

Before Easter chords and lyrics

Free chords for Before Easter by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Cm:  335543               
Fm:  133111               
G#:  466544               
In these streets I may be found
I'll let you be the one
Hide myself but not the sin
     Fm...
     Cm...
Hide myself but no the sin

Before Easter Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Before Easter by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Before Easter chords”, “Before Easter guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman Before Easter 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 Before Easter chords and for experienced players who want accurate Before Easter lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Fm, G, A, G#, E.

Frequently asked questions about Before Easter

How do I play "Before Easter" by Tracy Chapman on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Before Easter" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Before Easter"?

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

Is "Before Easter" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Before Easter" by Tracy Chapman with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tracy Chapman below.

What key is "Before Easter" in?

The chords for "Before Easter" show the original chord names (including Cm, Fm, G, A, G#, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.