The Funeral chords by
Red Sovine

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Key: D major•

Verse 1

D

D

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G

G

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I was walking in Savannah

D

D

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past a church decayed and dim

When slowly through the window

E

E

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came a plaintive funeral hymn

And my sympathy awakened

A

A

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an_ d a wonder quickly grew

Till I found myself envied

D

D

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in a little country church pew

Out front a young couple

G

G

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sat in sorrow nearly wild

D

D

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On the altar was a cas_ ket

and in the casket was a child

Bb

Bb

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D

D

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I could picture him while liv_ ing,

A

A

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curly hair and smiling lips

D

D

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Oh, I'd seen perhaps a thousand

A

A

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in my hurried business trips

Then rose a sad old country preacher

from his little wooden desk

D

D

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with a manner sort of awkward

and countenance grotesque.

A

A

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And he said, now, don't be weeping

E

E

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for this pretty bit of clay,

A

A

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for the little boy who lived there

has gone and run away.

He was doing very finely

D

D

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and he appreciated your love,

but our Heavenly Father wanted him

A

A

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D

D

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in the big house up above.

G

G

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Now, the Lord didn't give you that baby,

D

D

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A

A

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not by no hundred thousand miles.

D

D

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He just thought you needed sunshine,

G

G

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D

D

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and he lent him for a while.

A

A

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D

D

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And he let you keep him and love him

A

A

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D

D

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un_ til your hearts were bigger grown.

Bm

Bm

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D

D

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And these sil_ ver tears that

you're shedding now

are just interest on the loan.

A

A

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D

D

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G

G

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Just think, my poor dear mourners

D

D

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Creepin' along old life's sorrow way

What a blessed picnic

this your baby has today

E

E

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All your good fathers and good mothers

A

A

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Crowd the little fellow round

In the angel's tender garden

In the big plantation ground

D

D

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An_ d his eyes they brightly sparkle

At the pretty things he views

A

A

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D

D

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G

G

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But a tear came and he whispered

D

D

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I want my mom and daddy,

But then the angel's chief musician,

G

G

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he teaches that little boy

D

D

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A

A

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a song that says,

D

D

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if only they be faithful,

they'll soon be coming along.

A

A

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Bm

Bm

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A

A

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D

D

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So my poor dejected mourn_ ers,

G

G

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D

D

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let your hearts with Jesus rest,

A

A

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and don't go criticizing the

D

D

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one what know the best.

Bm

Bm

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He hath given us many comforts,

D

D

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and he's got the right to take away.

G

G

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D

D

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To the Lord be praised and glory,

A

A

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G

G

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Now forever, let us pray.

D

D

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Em

Em

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D

D

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Chords

D
G
E
A
Bb
Bm
Em

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Funeral?

The original key of The Funeral by Red Sovine is D major.

What are the main chords for The Funeral?

The primary chords used in The Funeral are D, G, E, A, Bb, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play The Funeral?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Funeral beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Funeral?

The tempo of The Funeral is approximately 77 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Funeral?

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Is there a tuner available for The Funeral?

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