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Mavis Staples
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
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Gm
Gm
3

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C
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Am
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Cm
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Verse 1
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G

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If I can help somebody

as they pass along
C
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If I can cheer somebody
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G

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C
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with a word or a song
D
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If I can show somebody that

they're traveling wrong
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Then my living will not be in vain
Verse 2
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If I can do my duty

as a Christian ought
Em
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C
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If I should sing salvation
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A
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to the world he wrought
Am
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If I can spread the message
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Cm
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as the Master taught
G
G

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D
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Gm
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3

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Then my living will not be in vain
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Am
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Cm
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Verse 3


Well, it really doesn't matter most of

the deeds I've done
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It really doesn't matter

the prizes I may have won
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I'd like for somebody to say

I tried to love someone
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When I have to meet my day
Verse 4
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In the crawl for justice,

I helped somebody run
Em
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C
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In the walk for the hungry,
A
A

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I fed someone
Am
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And in the march for peace,
Cm
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tell them I played the drum
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D
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When I have to meet my day
Verse 5
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In the crawl for justice,

I helped somebody run
Em
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C
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In the walk for the hungry,
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I fed someone
Am
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And in the march for peace,
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Cm
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tell them I played the drum
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When I have to meet my day
Outro 1
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Cm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Gm

    3

  • F

  • C

  • A

  • Am

  • Cm

    3

  • D

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of mlk song by Mavis Staples is G major.

The primary chords used in mlk song are G, Gm, F, C, A, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Gm, F, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of mlk song is approximately 45 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of mlk song using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for mlk song. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Mavis Staples.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add mlk song to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for mlk song by Mavis Staples on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.