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Why Me original guitar chords by
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
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1972•Worship•540 views•
5.0 (2)
Key: G major•
Intro 1
C
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G
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D7
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D7
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Verse 1
G
G

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Why me Lord
C
C

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What have I ever done
G
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To deserve even one
D7
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Of the pleasures I've known
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Tell me Lord
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What did I ever do
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That was worth loving you
D7
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G7
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Or the kindness you've shown
Chorus 1
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Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
D7
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G7
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Help me Jesus I know what I am
C
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Now that I know that I've needed you so
D7
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D7
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Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hands
Verse 2
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Drive me Lord
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If you think there's a way
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I can try to repay
D7
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All I've taken from you
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Maybe Lord
C
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I can show someone else
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What I've been through myself
D7
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G7
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On my way back to you
Chorus 2
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Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
D7
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G7
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Help me Jesus I know what I am
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But now that I know that I've needed you so
D7
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G7
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Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hands
Chorus 3
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Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
D7
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G7
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Help me Jesus I know what I am
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But now that I know that I've needed you so
D7
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Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hands
D7
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Jesus,
C
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G/B
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Am7
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my soul's in your hands

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D7

  • G7

  • G/B

  • Am7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Why Me by Kris Kristofferson is G major.

The primary chords used in Why Me are C, G, D, G7, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, G, D, G7, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Why Me is approximately 83 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Why Me 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 Why Me. 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 Kris Kristofferson.

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