Lamb To The Slaughter chords by The Nashville Tribute Band

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Verse 1:
        G  A          D   Bm
The morning was clear  on the road from Nauvoo
          G  A            D  G D
A tear touched his eye  as his home fell from view

        G    A          D A/C# Bm
The journey was silent  and few words were said
          G    A       D   G D
As he leaned to his brother  and quietly said


Chorus 1:
         G     A       D Bm
As a lamb to the slaughter  I willingly go
        G   A            D  Bm
And die for my Father,  His strength fills my soul

         G   A           D Bm
I've lived for my Savior  and I'll die for Him too
        G          A
And with humble heart I lay down my life a
      D   G D
prophet of truth


Verse 2:
      G  A             D  Bm
Four humble men  sang with the angels on high
       G  A        D   Bm
"He asked if I   for him would die
       G         A
The flesh was weak, my blood ran chill
      D   A/C#  Bm
But my free spirit cried I will!"
         G     A        D G D
For I know this day I shall see my Savior's face


Chorus 2:
         G    A       D Bm
As a lamb to the slaughter  I willingly go
        G    A           D    Bm
And die for my Father,  His strength fills my soul
         G   A           D Bm
I've lived for my Savior  and I'll die for Him too
        G          A         D   G D
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth


Piano Intermission: 8 Bars

Verse 3:
         G              A
A noise from the stairway, a shot through the door
     D   A/C#    Bm
The first martyr fell to the floor
           G            A
Tears filled Joseph's eyes, Oh my dear brother Hyrum
D      A/C# Bm
Today you'll find peace
      G       A          D  G D
Oh Lord my God release my soul, set my spirit free


Chorus 3:
         G    A       D  Bm
As a lamb to the slaughter  I willingly go
        G   A            D  Bm
And die for my Father,  His strength fills my soul
         G   A           D Bm
I've lived for my Savior and I'll die for Him too
        G          A         D  G D
And with humble heart I lay down my life a prophet of truth

         G        A         D  G D
And with humble heart I go to my grave a prophet of truth