Verse 1: Bm Em These are the days of the devil in the wilderness A7 D These are the tastes that have turned into bitterness G Em It’s not that we doubt that a stone can turn into bread Bm Gb It’s just we doubt that we’re hungry at all Bm Em The serial temptations of the age are getting harder A7 D The country’s getting meaner, computers getting smarter G Em The pains we try to numb are only getting sharper Bm Gb Gb We’re going on like nothing's the matter at all Chorus: Gb7 Bm Every valley will be lifted Gb7 Bm Every mountain brought low Gm D When the reckoner comes reckoning Gm D Every secret will be known Gb7 Bm Truly truly, I tell you truly Gb7 Bm There’s an axe laid at the root Gm D Before the reckoner comes reckoning Gm D Repent, believe the truth Interlude: B Em A D G Em Bm Gb7 Verse 2: Bm Em The phone in my pocket was sold like a gain to me A7 D I’ve lost so much time and attention to technology G Em That sells me the lie that it knows what I really need Bm Gbsus4 Gb And God knows it only make me feel more alone Bm Em This is the rot and the end of civilization A7 D When the spirit is quenched by a spiritless simulation G Em We need no other signs, no other tribulation Bm Gb Than this Chorus: Gb7 Bm Every valley will be lifted Gb7 Bm Every mountain brought low Gm D When the reckoner comes reckoning Interlude: Gm D Gb7 Bm Truly truly, I tell you truly Gb7 Bm There’s an axe laid at the root Gm D Before the reckoner comes reckoning Gm D Repent, believe the truth Interlude: Gb Bm Gb Bm Gm D Gm D Bridge: Gb Bm Gb Bm We shall not live by bread alone Gm D Gm D But by every word that comes from the mouth of God Gb Bm Gb Bm We shall not live by bread alone Gm D Gm D But by every word that comes from the mouth of God Gb Bm Truly, truly I tell you truly Gb Bm As you did it to one of these Gm D To least of these my brethren Gm D You did it unto me Gb Bm For I was hungry, and you fed me Gb Bm I was thirsty, you gave me drink Gm D I was a stranger, and you welcomed me Gm D You did it unto me Verse 3: Bm Em Some trust in chariots, in power or politicians A7 D Some trust in the market of collective superstitions G Em But we trust in the name of the Lord of crucifixion Bm Gb7 And the hope of resurrection in Jesus Christ Outro: Bm Gb7 Gbaug Gb Bm Bm7 Em Em A A D D G G Db Db7 Gb Bm Gb7 Bm Gb This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Reckoner (An Axe Laid at the Root) chords by Jon Guerra
Suggested strumeverywhere 4/4
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Prefer something simpler: whole-bar ballad d – – –
How to play Reckoner (An Axe Laid at the Root) on ukulele
A good starting strum for this style is the everywhere 4/4: d – d u – u d –. You are playing it in B minor. The chords ask a bit more of you, so I rate them proficient. Let the chords ring and strum gently under the vocal.
15 ukulele chords used in "Reckoner (An Axe Laid at the Root)" by Jon Guerra: A, A7, B, Bm, Bm7, Db, Db7, D, Em, Gb, Gbaug, Gb7, Gbsus4, G and Gm
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