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Why Me Lord by Elvis Presley feat. J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
Why Me Lord
Tuning: E A D G B E
Key: G
(The verses: Bass JD leads. The choruses and outro: Bariton Elvis leads)
(After intro 3/4 measure)
[Intro]
| D | G |
[Verse 1]
N.C. G C G C
Why Me Lord? What have I e-ver done?
G D7
To deserve even one, of the pleasures I've known.
G C
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do?
G D7 G G
To deserve loving you and the kindness you've shown...
[Chorus]
C G
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it.
D7 G G
So help me Jesus, I know what I am..
C G
Now that I know that: I needed you.
D G
So, help me Jesus, my soul's in your hands.
[Verse 2]
D G C G D
Try me Lord, if you think there's a way.
G D7 D7
I can ever repay, all I've taken from you.
G C
Forgive Lord, I can show someone else.
G D7 G G
What I've been through myself, on my way back to you...
[Chorus]
C G
Lord help me Jesus I've wasted it.
D7 G G
So, help me Jesus, I know what I am, oh yeah!
C G
Now that I know that: I needed you.
D7 G G
So, help me Jesus, my soul's in your hands.
[Outro]
D C Am7 G G
Jesus, my soul's in your ha-a-a - ands...
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