Lamb To The Slaughter chords by The Nashville Tribute Band

Chords with lyrics

Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)

Verse 1:
        G+G  A augmentedA          D MajorD   B minorBm
The morning was clear  on the road from Nauvoo
          G+G  A augmentedA            D MajorD  G+G D MajorD
A augmentedA tear touched his eye  as his home fell from view

        G+G    A augmentedA          D MajorD A/C#A/C# B minorBm
The journey was silent  and few words were said
          G+G    A augmentedA       D MajorD   G+G D MajorD
As he leaned to his brother  and quietly said


Chorus 1:
         G+G     A augmentedA       D MajorD B minorBm
As a lamb to the slaughter  I willingly go
        G+G   A augmentedA            D MajorD  B minorBm
And die for my Father,  His strength fills my soul

         G+G   A augmentedA           D MajorD B minorBm
I've lived for my Savior  and I'll die for Him too
        G+G          A augmentedA
And with humble heart I lay down my life a
      D MajorD   G+G D MajorD
prophet of truth


Verse 2:
      G+G  A augmentedA             D MajorD  B minorBm
Four humble men  sang with the angels on high
       G+G  A augmentedA        D MajorD   B minorBm
"He asked if I   for him would die
       G+G         A augmentedA
The flesh was weak, my blood ran chill
      D MajorD   A/C#A/C#  B minorBm
But my free spirit cried I will!"
         G+G     A augmentedA        D MajorD G+G D MajorD
For I know this day I shall see my Savior's face


Chorus 2:
         G+G    A augmentedA       D MajorD B minorBm
As a lamb to the slaughter  I willingly go
        G+G    A augmentedA           D MajorD    B minorBm
And die for my Father,  His strength fills my soul
         G+G   A augmentedA           D MajorD B minorBm
I've lived for my Savior  and I'll die for Him too
        G+G          A augmentedA         D MajorD   G+G D MajorD
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth

Piano Intermission: 8 Bars

Verse 3:
         G+G              A augmentedA
A majorA noise from the stairway, a shot through the door
     D MajorD   A/C#A/C#    B minorBm
The first martyr fell to the floor
           G+G            A augmentedA
Tears filled Joseph's eyes, Oh my dear brother Hyrum
D MajorD      A/C#A/C# B minorBm
Today you'll find peace
      G+G       A augmentedA          D MajorD  G+G D MajorD
Oh Lord my God release my soul, set my spirit free


Chorus 3:
         G+G    A augmentedA       D MajorD  B minorBm
As a lamb to the slaughter  I willingly go
        G+G   A augmentedA            D MajorD  B minorBm
And die for my Father,  His strength fills my soul
         G+G   A augmentedA           D MajorD B minorBm
I've lived for my Savior and I'll die for Him too
        G+G          A augmentedA         D MajorD  G+G D MajorD
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth

         G+G        A augmentedA         D MajorD  G+G D MajorD
And with humble heart I go to my grave a prophet of truth