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Daniel Lanois
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Key: Bb minor•
Intro 1
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C
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G
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Am
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Verse 1
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Got a
F
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Am
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letter from a messenger
C
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F
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Am
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I read it when it came
F
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G
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Am
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It said that you were wounded,
C
C

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F
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You were bound and chained
Verse 2
C
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F
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C
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You had loved and you were handled
G
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You were poisoned, you were pained
Am
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F
F

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Oh no, oh no
Gsus4
Gsus4

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You were naked,
Interlude 1

you were shamed
C
C

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E
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Am
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Verse 3
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Em
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F
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You could almost touch heaven
Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
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Am
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Right
C
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F
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there in front of you
Am
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Em
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F
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Liberty just slipped away
Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
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Am
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on us
C
C

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F
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Now there's so much work to do
Verse 4
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F
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C
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Oh the door that closes tightly
G
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Is the door that can swing wide
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F
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Oh no, oh no
G
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C
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Not expecting to collide
Verse 5
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F
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For a minute I let my guard down
C
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Not afraid to be found out
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Dm
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Completely forgotten

What our fears were all about
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Verse 6

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E
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F
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Oh no, oh no
Gsus4
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There's no need to be without
Interlude 2
C
C

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Am
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E
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F
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G
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Am
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C
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F
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Am
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Em
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G
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Am
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C
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F
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Am
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Verse 7
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Esus4
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There's a chance and I
F
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Am
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will take it
C
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F
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Am
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This desire I can't kill
Esus4
Esus4

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Take my heart,
F
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G
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Am
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please don't break it
C
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F
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I will crawl to your foothill
Verse 8
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F
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I'm frightened but I'm coming,
G
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Please baby, please lay still
E
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Am
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C
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Oh no, oh no
Gsus4
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C
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Not coming for the kill
Am
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F
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Oh no, oh no
G
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Gsus4
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C
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Not coming for the kill
F
F

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Dm
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Oh no, oh no
G
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C
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Not coming for the kill
Outro 1
C
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Am
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E
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Am
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Am
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Am
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Esus4
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Esus4
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F
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • Gsus4

  • E

  • Em

  • Dm

  • Esus4

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Messenger by Daniel Lanois is Bb minor.

The primary chords used in The Messenger are Bbm, Db, Gb, Ab, Absus4, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bbm, Db, Gb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Messenger is approximately 72 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Messenger 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 The Messenger. 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 Daniel Lanois.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Messenger 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 The Messenger by Daniel Lanois on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.