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Kings Ransom

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

Based On Matthew 20:28

Intro
Cm  G# A#
Cm  G# D#
Cm  G# A#
Cm  G# D#

Verse 1
Fm  It's Such A Paradox
D#2    D#It's Such A Mystery
FmWhy A King Would Cm/A#Leave HCmis Throne
To G#Save Humanity A#​
CmThey Could Not Have KnoG#wn
When They A#Mocked Him In DisgracCme  G​
G#They Could Not Have KnoA#wn
When They GmSpit Upon His FacGe

Chorus
C(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SCmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Fmaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayCmaj7/E​
(Wore A Crown Of Fmaj7Thorns That Day)
The DmCarpenter Had A Dm/CNail
Right Through His AmHandGs
G/B TheCmaj7 MasterCmaj7/B Of    ThCmaj7/Ae Earth
Be - Cmaj7/GCame A   SeGmaj7/Br - Vant Of NoAm7 Worth
And FPaid A C/EKing'sDm RansomDm/C For MyG Soul
(A King's GRansom For My Soul)
He FPaid A C/EKing'sDm RansomDm/C For MyG Soul

Turnaround
Cm(Original Key)

Cm  G# A#
Cm  G# D#
Cm  G# A#
Cm  G# D#

Verse 2
Fm  Creator Of The Earth
D#2    D#Name Above All Names
FmSome Just Stood In Cm/A#Un - BeCmlief
When G#Listening To His ClaimsA#​
CmThey Could Not Have KnoG#wn
When They A#Hit Him With Their FiCmstsG​
G#They Could Not Have KnoA#wn
When They GmNailed His Feet And WrisGts

Chorus
C(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SCmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Fmaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayCmaj7/E​
(Wore A Crown Of Fmaj7Thorns That Day)
The DmCarpenter Had A Dm/CNail
Right Through His AmHandGs
G/B TheCmaj7 MasterCmaj7/B Of    ThCmaj7/Ae Earth
Be - Cmaj7/GCame A   SeGmaj7/Br - Vant Of NoAm7 Worth
And FPaid A C/EKing'sDm RansomDm/C For MyG Soul
(A King's GRansom For My Soul)
He FPaid A C/EKing'sDm RansomDm/C For MyG Soul

G  G  G F#

Bridge
Bm(Key Change)

The BmRansom That He PGaid
Was The ASacrifice He MaBmde
The LGife Of A KiAng In Place Of BmMe  D  F#​
The BmShame That He BGore
For The ARich And For The PoBmor
A#Changed His Crown Of TChorns Into GDlory

Chorus B
C(Key Change)

The Cmaj7Master Cmaj7/BOf    TheCmaj7/A Earth
Be - Cmaj7/GCame A   SeGmaj7/Br - Vant Of NoAm7 Worth
And FPaid A C/EKing'sDm RansomDm/C For MyG Soul
(A King's GRansom For My Soul)
He FPaid A C/EKing'sDm RansomDm/C For MyG Soul!_Cm___

Outro
Cm(Original Key)

Cm    G#  WA#hoa
Cm  G# D#

Cm    G#  WA#hoa
Cm  G# D#

Cm  G# A#
Cm  G# D#
Cm  G# A#
Cm  G# D#  Cm
Also available in: Dm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Kings Ransom?

The chords for Kings Ransom are: Cm, G#, A#, D#, Fm, D#2, Cm/A#, G, Gm, C, Cmaj7, Fmaj7

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: Cm, G#, A#, D#, Fm, D#2, Cm/A#, G, Gm, C, Cmaj7, Fmaj7

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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