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Kings Ransom

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Kings Ransom by Petra

Based On Matthew 20:28

Intro
Dm  Bb C
Dm  Bb F
Dm  Bb C
Dm  Bb F

Verse 1
Gm  It's Such A Paradox
F2   F It's Such A Mystery
GmWhy A King Would Dm/CLeave DmHis Throne
To BbSave Humanity C​
DmThey Could Not Have KnoBbwn
When They CMocked Him In DisgraDmce A​
BbThey Could Not Have KnoCwn
When They AmSpit Upon His FacAe

Chorus
D(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SDmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Gmaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayDmaj7/F#​
(Wore A Crown Of Gmaj7Thorns That Day)
The EmCarpenter Had A Em/DNail
Right Through His BmHandAs
A/C# The Dmaj7Master Dmaj7/C#Of    The Dmaj7/BEarth
Be - Dmaj7/ACame A   SeAmaj7/C#r - Vant Of No Bm7Worth
And GPaid A D/F#King's EmRansom Em/DFor My ASoul
(A King's ARansom For My Soul)
He GPaid A D/F#King's EmRansom Em/DFor My ASoul

Turnaround
Dm(Original Key)

Dm  Bb C
Dm  Bb F
Dm  Bb C
Dm  Bb F

Verse 2
Gm  Creator Of The Earth
F2   F Name Above All Names
GmSome Just Stood In Dm/CUn - BDmelief
When BbListening To His ClaimsC​
DmThey Could Not Have KnoBbwn
When They CHit Him With Their FDmistAs
BbThey Could Not Have KnoCwn
When They AmNailed His Feet And WrisAts

Chorus
D(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SDmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Gmaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayDmaj7/F#​
(Wore A Crown Of Gmaj7Thorns That Day)
The EmCarpenter Had A Em/DNail
Right Through His BmHandAs
A/C# The Dmaj7Master Dmaj7/C#Of    The Dmaj7/BEarth
Be - Dmaj7/ACame A   SeAmaj7/C#r - Vant Of No Bm7Worth
And GPaid A D/F#King's EmRansom Em/DFor My ASoul
(A King's ARansom For My Soul)
He GPaid A D/F#King's EmRansom Em/DFor My ASoul

A  A  A G#

Bridge
C#m(Key Change)

The C#mRansom That He PaAid
Was The BSacrifice He MaC#mde
The LAife Of A KiBng In Place Of C#mMe   E  G#​
The C#mShame That He BoAre
For The BRich And For The PoC#mor
CChanged His Crown Of DThorns Into EGlory

Chorus B
D(Key Change)

The Dmaj7Master Dmaj7/C#Of    The Dmaj7/BEarth
Be - Dmaj7/ACame A   SeAmaj7/C#r - Vant Of No Bm7Worth
And GPaid A D/F#King's EmRansom Em/DFor My ASoul
(A King's ARansom For My Soul)
He GPaid A D/F#King's EmRansom Em/DFor My ASoul!__Dm__

Outro
Dm(Original Key)

Dm    Bb  WChoa
Dm  Bb F

Dm    Bb  WChoa
Dm  Bb F

Dm  Bb C
Dm  Bb F
Dm  Bb C
Dm  Bb F  Dm
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FAQ

What are the chords for Kings Ransom?

The chords for Kings Ransom are: Dm, Bb, C, F, Gm, F2, Dm/C, A, Am, D, Dmaj7, Gmaj7

What is the original key of Kings Ransom?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing Kings Ransom?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Kings Ransom in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Kings Ransom be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Kings Ransom on ukulele?

Chord Kings Ransom can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Kings Ransom?

Kings Ransom uses 12 chords: Dm, Bb, C, F, Gm, F2, Dm/C, A, Am, D, Dmaj7, Gmaj7

What is the easiest way to play Kings Ransom?

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 Kings Ransom released in?

Kings Ransom was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Kings Ransom?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Kings Ransom to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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