Intro D Verse 1 He Was Only DSixteen, Never Knew His Daddy A Good Christian Boy Who'd Never Gone AsAtray Hard Up And DDesperate, His Family Was Hungry So He Robbed A Corner Store AOn Christmas DDay Chorus Elijah GBaptist, Put Down That DPistol God Knows You'd GNever Hurt AnyAone If Only You Could DHear Your Sweet Mama Crying Oh, Dear Elijah, AWhat Have You DDone? Verse 2 They Called Him A DNo One, A Thug And A Loser But He Had Hopes And Dreams, But Those Don't Pay The ARent Despite His DGood Grades, He Quit His Schooling But Two Jobs A Day AJust Don't Make A DDent Chorus Elijah GBaptist, Put Down That DPistol God Knows You'd GNever Hurt AnyAone If Only You Could DHear Your Sweet Mama Crying Oh, Dear Elijah, AWhat Have You DDone? Instrumental Break D A D A D Chorus Elijah GBaptist, Put Down That DPistol God Knows You'd GNever Hurt AnyAone If Only You Could DHear Your Sweet Mama Crying Oh, Dear Elijah, AWhat Have You DDone? Outro DOn Christmas Morning, The Concrete Was DStained Red Tears DDown The Cheek Of That Police AMan For Fifteen DDollars, A Young Man DWas Now Dead His Little DBrother's Toy APistol Still In His HandD
FAQ
What are the chords for The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist?
The chords for The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist are: D, A, G
What is the original key of The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist?
The original key is D.
What is the difficulty of playing The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist on ukulele?
Chord The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist?
The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist uses 3 chords: D, A, G
What is the easiest way to play The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist released in?
The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Ballad Of Elijah Baptist to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
