Heaven Holds All My Treasures chords - Hank Williams

How to Play "Heaven Holds All My Treasures" Guitar chords

[Intro]
| D |
 
[Verse 1]
D           A                D
Some people struggle for riches
    G                           D
And all of the things they will buy
    G                   D
But all of my hopes for treasures
            A       D
Are away beyond the skies
 
[Chorus]
G                   D
Heaven holds all my treasures
                                A
More precious than diamonds and gold
   D                  G
Up there I'll meet my darlin'
     D              A           D
Whom God has called back to the fold
 
[Verse 2]
                   A7     D

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In this world, I'm just a drifter
       G                      D
I know nothing but sorrow and cares
       G                   D
But to me somehow it don't matter
                 A          D
For I know she's waitin' up there
 
[Chorus]
G                   D
Heaven holds all my treasures
                                A
More precious than diamonds and gold
   D                  G
Up there I'll meet my darlin'
     D              A           D
Whom God has called back to the fold
 
[Verse 3]
               A              D
I stand on the banks of the river
      G                     D
And I stare at the water so deep
    G           D
And think of my darlin'
              A        D
Then I bow my head and weep
 
[Chorus]
G                   D
Heaven holds all my treasures
                                A
More precious than diamonds and gold
   D                  G
Up there I'll meet my darlin'
     D              A              D
Whom God has called back to the fo-old







How to play "Heaven Holds All My Treasures" on guitar

To achieve a reflecting tone, use open chords and a slow,
continuous strumming pattern.

Chords:
- D: xxx0232
- A: x02220
- G: 320003
- A7: x02020

[Intro]
D:
- Start with a D chord.
- Strumming should be down-down-up, soft and even.

[Verse 1.]
D to A:
- Begin with a D chord and effortlessly transition to A.
- Make transitions with smooth, connected strums.

A to D:
- Return to D with clear, ringing notes.
- Use the same soft strumming pattern.

To get from G to D, follow the same strumming pattern.
- Return to D with a clear, forceful strum.

To transition from D to A, focus on smooth shifts.
- Return to D to ensure clarity.

[Chorus] Begin with G and effortlessly move to D.
Maintain a continuous strumming pattern to keep the song flowing.

- Smoothly shift from D to A.
- Return to D with a powerful, clean strum.

D to G:
- Begin with D and easily shift to G.
- Strumming quietly throughout the vocals helps to emphasize the lyrical substance.

Move from G to D with clean notes.
- Finish the chorus on A with a powerful, resonant strum.

Verse 2:
- Begin with D and segue smoothly to A7.
- Maintain the flow by using the same strumming rhythm.

A7 to D:
- Strive for clarity and seamless transitions.
- Maintain a comfortable and even strumming pattern.

G to D:
- Smoothly transition from G to D.
- Use quiet strumming during singing to emphasize the lyrical substance.

Move from D to A with clean notes.
- Return to D with a powerful, resonant strum.

[Chorus]
Begin with G and gradually move to D. Use a continuous
strumming pattern to keep the flow.

Transition from D to A with crisp notes.
- Ensure smooth transitions back to D.

D to G:
- Begin with D and easily shift to G.
- Keep your strumming constant and relaxing.

Move from G to D with clarity and smooth transitions.
- Finish the chorus on A with a powerful, resonant strum.

[Verse 3.]
D to A:
- Begin with D and effortlessly segue to A.
- Maintain the flow by using the same strumming rhythm.

To ensure clear notes, move from A to D.
- Keep your strumming comfortable and even.

G to D:
- Smoothly transition from G to D.
- Use quiet strumming during singing to emphasize the lyrical substance.

Move from D to A with clean notes.
- Return to D with a powerful, resonant strum.

[Chorus]
- Begin with G and gradually move to D. Use a continuous strumming
pattern to keep the flow.

Transition from D to A with crisp notes.
- Ensure smooth transitions back to D.

D to G:
- Begin with D and easily shift to G.
- Keep your strumming constant and relaxing.

Move from G to D with clarity and smooth transitions.
- Finish the song on D with a solid, resonant strum.

[General Tip]
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is tuned to the standard EADGBE.
- Tone: Use a clean, bright tone to complement the reflecting feel.
- Practice making seamless transitions and maintaining a consistent rhythm.
- Common Mistakes: Avoid racing through the chord changes; instead,
maintain a steady and calm speed.

Hank Williams' heartbreaking song "Heaven Holds All My Treasures"
explores sorrow and yearning. The lyrics express a deep search for a lost
love and the inner pain of attempting to move on. Hank Williams, a great figure
in country music, wrote songs that touched listeners with their emotional depth
and honesty. This song expresses the grief of losing a loved one.

Hank Williams, an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, made substantial
contributions to country music. Despite his limited career, his classics such
as "Your Cheatin' Heart" and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" continue to
resonate with fans. Williams' music tackled themes of heartbreak, love,
and life's challenges, establishing him as a legendary character in music.