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Kings Ransom

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

Based On Matthew 20:28

Intro
Em  C D
Em  C G
Em  C D
Em  C G

Verse 1
Am  It's Such A Paradox
G2   G It's Such A Mystery
AmWhy A King Would Em/DLeave EmHis Throne
To CSave HumanityD​
EmThey Could Not Have KnoCwn
When They DMocked Him In DisgraEmce B​
CThey Could Not Have KnDown
When They BmSpit Upon His FacBe

Chorus
E(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SEmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Amaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayEmaj7/G#​
(Wore A Crown Of Amaj7Thorns That Day)
The F#mCarpenter Had A NF#m/Eail
Right Through His C#mHandsB​
B/D# The Emaj7Master Emaj7/D#Of    The Emaj7/C#Earth
Be - Emaj7/BCame A   SeBmaj7/D#r - Vant Of No C#m7Worth
And APaid A E/G#King's F#mRansom FF#m/Eor My SoBul
(A King's BRansom For My Soul)
He APaid A E/G#King's F#mRansom FF#m/Eor My SoBul

Turnaround
Em(Original Key)

Em  C D
Em  C G
Em  C D
Em  C G

Verse 2
Am  Creator Of The Earth
G2   G Name Above All Names
AmSome Just Stood In Em/DUn - BEmelief
When CListening To His ClaimDs
EmThey Could Not Have KnoCwn
When They DHit Him With Their FEmistBs
CThey Could Not Have KnDown
When They BmNailed His Feet And WrisBts

Chorus
E(Key Change)

 The Rose Of SEmaj7har - On
(The King Of The   Jews)
Wore A Amaj7Crown Of Thorns That DayEmaj7/G#​
(Wore A Crown Of Amaj7Thorns That Day)
The F#mCarpenter Had A NF#m/Eail
Right Through His C#mHandsB​
B/D# The Emaj7Master Emaj7/D#Of    The Emaj7/C#Earth
Be - Emaj7/BCame A   SeBmaj7/D#r - Vant Of No C#m7Worth
And APaid A E/G#King's F#mRansom FF#m/Eor My SoBul
(A King's BRansom For My Soul)
He APaid A E/G#King's F#mRansom FF#m/Eor My SoBul

B  B  B A#

Bridge
D#m(Key Change)

The D#mRansom That He PaBid
Was The C#Sacrifice He MadD#me
The LBife Of A KiC#ng In Place Of MD#me    F#   A#​
The D#mShame That He BoBre
For The C#Rich And For The PooD#mr
DChanged His Crown Of EThorns Into F#Glory

Chorus B
E(Key Change)

The Emaj7Master Emaj7/D#Of    The Emaj7/C#Earth
Be - Emaj7/BCame A   SeBmaj7/D#r - Vant Of No C#m7Worth
And APaid A E/G#King's F#mRansom FF#m/Eor My SoBul
(A King's BRansom For My Soul)
He APaid A E/G#King's F#mRansom FF#m/Eor My SoBul!____Em​

Outro
Em(Original Key)

Em    C  DWhoa
Em  C G

Em    C  DWhoa
Em  C G

Em  C D
Em  C G
Em  C D
Em  C G  Em
Also available in: Dm (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Kings Ransom?

The chords for Kings Ransom are: Em, C, D, G, Am, G2, Em/D, B, Bm, E, Emaj7, Amaj7

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: Em, C, D, G, Am, G2, Em/D, B, Bm, E, Emaj7, Amaj7

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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