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Kings Ransom

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Kings Ransom by Petra in the key of A

Based On Matthew 20:28

Intro
Am  F G
Am  F C
Am  F G
Am  F C

Verse 1
Dm  It's Such A Paradox
C2   C It's Such A Mystery
DmWhy A King Would Am/GLeave AmHis Throne
To FSave HumanityG​
AmThey Could Not Have KnoFwn
When They GMocked Him In DisgraAmce E​
FThey Could Not Have KnGown
When They EmSpit Upon His FacEe

Chorus
A(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SAmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Dmaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayAmaj7/C#​
(Wore A Crown Of Dmaj7Thorns That Day)
The BmCarpenter Had A Bm/ANail
Right Through His F#mHandsE​
E/G# The Amaj7Master Amaj7/G#Of    The Amaj7/F#Earth
Be - Amaj7/ECame A   SeEmaj7/G#r - Vant Of No F#m7Worth
And DPaid A A/C#King's BmRansom Bm/AFor My ESoul
(A King's ERansom For My Soul)
He DPaid A A/C#King's BmRansom Bm/AFor My ESoul

Turnaround
Am(Original Key)

Am  F G
Am  F C
Am  F G
Am  F C

Verse 2
Dm  Creator Of The Earth
C2   C Name Above All Names
DmSome Just Stood In Am/GUn - BAmelief
When FListening To His ClaimGs
AmThey Could Not Have KnoFwn
When They GHit Him With Their FAmistEs
FThey Could Not Have KnGown
When They EmNailed His Feet And WrisEts

Chorus
A(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SAmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Dmaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayAmaj7/C#​
(Wore A Crown Of Dmaj7Thorns That Day)
The BmCarpenter Had A Bm/ANail
Right Through His F#mHandsE​
E/G# The Amaj7Master Amaj7/G#Of    The Amaj7/F#Earth
Be - Amaj7/ECame A   SeEmaj7/G#r - Vant Of No F#m7Worth
And DPaid A A/C#King's BmRansom Bm/AFor My ESoul
(A King's ERansom For My Soul)
He DPaid A A/C#King's BmRansom Bm/AFor My ESoul

E  E  E D#

Bridge
G#m(Key Change)

The G#mRansom That He PaEid
Was The F#Sacrifice He MadG#me
The LEife Of A KiF#ng In Place Of MG#me    B  D#​
The G#mShame That He BoEre
For The F#Rich And For The PooG#mr
GChanged His Crown Of AThorns Into BGlory

Chorus B
A(Key Change)

The Amaj7Master Amaj7/G#Of    The Amaj7/F#Earth
Be - Amaj7/ECame A   SeEmaj7/G#r - Vant Of No F#m7Worth
And DPaid A A/C#King's BmRansom Bm/AFor My ESoul
(A King's ERansom For My Soul)
He DPaid A A/C#King's BmRansom Bm/AFor My ESoul!__Am__

Outro
Am(Original Key)

Am    F  GWhoa
Am  F C

Am    F  GWhoa
Am  F C

Am  F G
Am  F C
Am  F G
Am  F C  Am
Also available in: Dm (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Kings Ransom?

The chords for Kings Ransom are: Am, F, G, C, Dm, C2, Am/G, E, Em, A, Amaj7, Dmaj7

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: Am, F, G, C, Dm, C2, Am/G, E, Em, A, Amaj7, Dmaj7

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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