The Messenger (A Tribute To Nelson Mandela) chords by
Joan Armatrading

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Key: G major•

Verse 1

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Nelson, people love you

Cos your message is strong

So let's raise our voices,

let's raise our voices

Let's sing to the messenger

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The message that you deliver

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C

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Told us how we should be

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We should treat each other

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as we would be treated

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You are admired

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for your enviable strength

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The forgiving heart you

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show to the world

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You've faced the demons of

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oppression with grace,

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Freed a na tion

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through unparalleled love.

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Now your celebratory mood has risen,

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Your name will live on in history.

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With many more,

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you fought for the freedom

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That's given life breadth

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at the time of our birth

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Yeah

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Madiba

Madiba

Mandela

Nelson

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People love you

Cause your message Is strong

So let's raise our voices

Let's raise our voices,

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let's sing to the messenger

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Yeah, people love you,

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cause your message is strong

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So let's raise our voices,

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let's sing to the messenger

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The Pimpernel, a saint or an icon,

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whatever name is given to you

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You bear each one with great hu mility,

but Nelson Mandela says all about you,

yeah

Madiba, Madiba, Mandela

Nelson, people love you

Cause your message is strong

So let's raise our voices

Let's raise our voices

Let's sing to the messenger

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So let's raise our voices,

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let's raise our voices,

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let's say to the messenger,

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people love you.

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Cause your message is strong

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So let's raise our voices

Let's raise our voices

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Let's sing to the messenger

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The original key of The Messenger (A Tribute To Nelson Mandela) by Joan Armatrading is G major.

The primary chords used in The Messenger (A Tribute To Nelson Mandela) are G, C, D, Em.

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

The tempo of The Messenger (A Tribute To Nelson Mandela) is approximately 47 beats per minute.

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