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Sinnerman

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[Intro]
Bm
Bm
Oh Sinnerman, where you gonna run to?
A
Sinnerman, where you gonna run to?
Bm
Where you gonna run to?
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
Well I run to the rock, please hide me
A
I run to the rock,please hide me
Bm
I run to the rock, please hide me, Lord
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
But the rock cried out, I can't hide you
A
The rock cried out, I can't hide you
Bm
The rock cried out, I ain't gonna hide you guy
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
I said, Rock, what's a matter with you rock?
A
Don't you see I need you, rock?
Bm
Lord, Lord, Lord
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
So I run to the river, it was bleedin'
A
I run to the sea, it was bleedin'
Bm
I run to the sea, it was bleedin'
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
So I run to the river, it was boilin'
A
I run to the sea, it was boilin'
Bm
I run to the sea, it was boilin'
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
So I run to the Lord
                A
Please hide me, Lord
                 Bm
Don't you see me prayin'?
          Em               Bm
Don't you see me down here prayin'?
Bm
But the Lord said, go to the devil
A
The Lord said, go to the devil
Bm
He said, go to the devil
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
So I ran to the devil, he was waitin'
A
I ran to the devil, he was waitin'
Bm
Ran to the devil, he was waitin'
Em          Bm
All on that day
          Bm
I cried – POWER!!!!!!! 
(Power to the Lord) 
[8x]
Bm
Bring down, 
(Power to the Lord)
[4x]
Bm
POWER!!!
(power to the Lord)
[12x]
(Instrumental)
Bm
Oh yeah, woh yeah, woh yeah
Bm
Well, I run to the river, it was boilin'
A
I run to the sea, it was boilin'
Bm
I run to the sea, it was boilin'
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
So I ran to the Lord
A
I said, Lord, hide me
Bm
Please hide me, please help me
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
He said, child,
A
where were you
Bm       Em          Bm
when you oughta been prayin'?
Bm
I said, Lord, Lord, hear me prayin'
A
Lord, Lord, hear me prayin'
Bm
Lord, Lord, hear me prayin'
Em          Bm
All on that day
Bm
Sinnerman you oughta be prayin'
A
Oughta be prayin', Sinnerman
Bm
Oughta be prayin',
Em          Bm
All on that day
I cried -
Bm
POWER!!!!!!!
(Power to the Lord)
[12x]
Bm
Go down
(Power to the Lord)
[3x]
Bm
POWER!!!!!!!
(Power to the Lord)
[3x]
Bm
Power, Power, Lord
Don't you know I need you Lord
Don't you know that I need you
Don't you know that I need you
Power, Lord!
F# to finish

Sinnerman chords and lyrics

Free chords for Sinnerman by Nina Simone. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Bm
(Power to the Lord) 
[8x]
(Power to the Lord)
[4x]
(power to the Lord)
[12x]
(Instrumental)
I cried -
(Power to the Lord)
[12x]
(Power to the Lord)
[3x]
(Power to the Lord)
[3x]
Don't you know I need you Lord
Don't you know that I need you
Don't you know that I need you
Power, Lord!
F# to finish

Sinnerman Chords by Nina Simone

Learn how to play Sinnerman by Nina Simone with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sinnerman chords”, “Sinnerman guitar chords”, or “Nina Simone Sinnerman 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 Sinnerman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sinnerman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, A, Em, F.

Frequently asked questions about Sinnerman

How do I play "Sinnerman" by Nina Simone on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Sinnerman" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Sinnerman"?

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

Is "Sinnerman" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Sinnerman" by Nina Simone with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Nina Simone below.

What key is "Sinnerman" in?

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