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Temple Of The Sun chords by
Michael Martin Murphey
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Key: G major
Verse 1
G
G

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Wise men talked about it,
D
D

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so they said

Feathered serpent
G
G

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God would return someday

And return the peace
D
D

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throughout the land
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G

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And they said, time must be at hand
C
C

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You will come to save us

Come to bless us, everyone
A
A

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D
D

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G
G

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In His temple of the sun
D
D

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Montezuma stood in a village square
G
G

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He was talking to a runner there
D
D

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You have just returned from the close
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G

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C
C

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And He spoke of an invading host

Has he come to save us,
A
A

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come to bless us, everyone,
D
D

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in his temple of the sun?
Interlude 1
G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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C
C

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A
A

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D
D

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Verse 2
G
G

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D
D

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So the gates to the city were open wide

When the Spanish army
G
G

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marched in the sand

And as they bowed
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D

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to their returning lords

A priest kneeled down,
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G

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a soldier drew his sword
C
C

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He did not come to save you,

he came to destroy you, everyone
A
A

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D
D

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And your temple of the sound
G
G

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C
C

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D
D

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G
G

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G

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G

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • C

  • A

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Temple Of The Sun by Michael Martin Murphey is G major.

The primary chords used in Temple Of The Sun are G, D, C, A.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Temple Of The Sun is approximately 111 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Temple Of The Sun 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 Temple Of The Sun. 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 Michael Martin Murphey.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Temple Of The Sun 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 Temple Of The Sun by Michael Martin Murphey on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.