Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Difficulty: Novice
Verse 1:
C majorC G7G7
I don't ask you Lord to lighten up my burden
C majorC
I don't mind the trials on earth that I go through
FF
Being down I want to prove that I am worthy
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
Of a little spot in Heaven close to you
Verse 2:
G7G7
Years ago my Mother taught me all your meaning
C majorC
Of the hardship and the pain that you went through
FF
Know you Lord that I am ready and I'm waiting
C majorC G7G7 C majorC C7C7
For a little spot in Heaven close to you
Refrain:
FF C majorC
Precious Lord forget me not don't pass me by
G7G7 C majorC C7C7
Though there must be others worthier than I
FF C majorC
If you can then Lord here's what I'll have you do
G7G7 C majorC
Save a little spot in Heaven close to you
Verse 3:
G7G7
If my wish is more than I deserve forgive me
C majorC
Up in Heaven any place would surely do
FF
But I've done my best on earth that's why I'm asking
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
For a little spot in Heaven close to you
Verse 4:
G7G7
At the altar years ago we got acquainted
C majorC
And as time went on the love in my heart grew
FF
If it isn't asking too much Lord then save me
C majorC G7G7 C majorC
Just a little spot in Heaven close to you