[Intro]
Am F C G
[Verse 1]
Am F
Dear Jesus
C G Am F
It's been a minute since I called, guess You already know the reasons
C G Am
I've got a list a mile long of gone wrongs, goin' off the deep end
F
I've been slippin' up sideways
C G
Runnin' off the rails like a runaway freight train
Am F C G
All I know is my way has left me cryin' in the driveway
[Chorus]
Am F C G
I can't do this on my own, God knows how much I've tried
Am F C G
I'm on my knees, just hopin' these words make it past the sky
Am F
Do You hear me? Do You know me?
C G
Can broken still be holy?
Am F
I'm tryin' to get a message to the man upstairs
C G Am F
Every saint started with a sinner's prayer
C G Am F C G
Every saint started with a sinner's prayer
[Verse 2]
Am F
I'm sorry
C G Am F
Two words You ain't heard that much out of me these days
C G Am F
You forgive and I forget how beautiful it is us talkin' like this (Talkin' like this)
C G
Oh, I miss us talkin' like this
[Chorus]
Am F C G
I can't do this on my own, God knows how much I've tried
Am F C G
I'm on my knees, just hopin' these words make it past the sky
Am F
Do You hear me? Do You know me?
C G
Can broken still be holy?
Am F
I'm tryin' to get a message to the man upstairs
C G
Every saint started with a sinner's prayer
[Guitar Solo]
Am F C G
Am F C G
[Chorus]
Am F C G
I can't do this on my own, God knows how much I've tried
Am F C G
I'm on my knees, just hopin' these words make it past the sky
Am F
Do You hear me? Do You know me?
C G
Can broken still be holy?
Am F
I'm tryin' to get a message to the man upstairs
C G Am F
Every saint started with a sinner's prayer
C G Am F C G
Every saint started with a sinner's prayer
[Outro]
Am F
Dear Jesus
C G
I'm glad You haven't left and I didn't waste my breath
Am F C G
I know that You know, I meant every word single I said
F
Amen
How to play "Sinner's Prayer" by Wilson Anne on guitar
Intro:
- Strum each chord: Am, F, C, G
- Maintain a steady rhythm, focusing on even downstrokes.
Verse 1:
- Start with Am to F, gently strumming each chord:
"Dear Jesus..."
- Progress to C and G, keeping the rhythm flowing smoothly.
- Common mistake: Rushing through the Am to F transition; practice
slowly to maintain timing.
- Lyric and chord alignment:
Am F
"Dear Jesus"
C G Am F
"It's been a minute since I called, guess You already know the reasons"
Chorus:
- Chord progression: Am, F, C, G
- Strumming pattern: Mix of down and up strums to bring out the emotional
essence of the chorus.
- Emphasize the beginning of each line with a stronger downstroke:
Am F C G
"I can't do this on my own, God knows how much I've tried"
- This section requires careful attention to dynamic changes, increasing
intensity as the lyrics deepen in sentiment.
Guitar Solo:
- Repeat the intro chord sequence: Am, F, C, G
- Focus on clean transitions between chords.
- Optionally, improvise using the A minor pentatonic scale over these chords
for a more personal touch.
General Tips:
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is properly tuned to standard E tuning.
- Tone: Use a clean or slightly overdriven tone for warmth.
- Practice the transitions between chords at a slow pace before increasing
speed to match the song’s tempo.
Lyrics Meaning:
- "Sinner's Prayer" is a reflective piece addressing personal struggles
and seeking redemption through prayer. The lyrics convey a conversation
with a higher power, expressing hope and seeking forgiveness.
