"Martyrs and Thieves" by Jennifer Knapp
From "Kansas" (Gotee Records, 1997)
Words and music by Jennifer Knapp
Copyright © 1997 Gotee Music/West Hudson Music (BMI)
http://www.jenniferknapp.com
Transcribed by T-rev http://www.t-rev.net
Capo 3. Subtle move from flatpicking to strumming during each verse.
Chord - Name
X30033 C2 hammer 5th string 2h3
X20033 G/B hammer 5th string 0h2
X00230 D2/A
XX0230 D2
022000 Em
X32010 C
X00232 D
320033 G
X32033 Cadd9
INTRO: C2, G/B, D2/A, G/B, C2, G/B, D2 (x2)
VERSE 1:
C2 G/B D2 G/B
There's a place in the darkness that I used to cling to
C2 G/B C2 D2
It presses harsh hope against time
C2 G/B D2 G/B
In the absence of martyrs there's a presence of thieves
C2 G/B C2 D2
Who only want to rob you blind
C2 G/B D2 G/B
They steal away any sense of peace
C2 G/B C2 D2
Though I'm a king I'm a king on my knees
C2 G/B D2 Em
And I know they are wrong when they say I am strong
C D G
As the darkness covers me
BRIDGE:
D Cadd9 G
So turn on the light and reveal all the glory
D Cadd9 G
I am not afraid
D Cadd9 G (/F#)
To bare all my weakness knowing in meekness
Em D
I have a kingdom to gain
CHORUS:
G D Cadd9 D
Where there is peace and love in the light in the light
G D Cadd9 (/B)(/A)
Oh I am not afraid
G D Cadd9 D
To let Your light shine bright in my life in my life
G D Cadd9 (/B)(/A) G D Cadd9
Oh I... am, I...
REPEAT INTRO
VERSE 2:
There are ghosts from my past who've owned more of my soul
Than I thought I had given away
They linger in closets and under my bed
And in pictures less proudly displayed
A great fool in my life I have been
Have squandered till pallid and thin
Hung my head in shame and refused to take blame
For darkness I know I've let win
REPEAT BRIDGE AND CHORUS
TAG: C2, G/B (ends with D2)
Can you hear me?
VERSE 3:
Well I've never been much for the baring of soul
In the presence of any man
I'd rather keep to myself all safe and secure
In the arms of a sinner I am
Could it be that my worth should depend
By the crimson stained grace on a hand
And like a lamp on a hill Lord I pray in Your will
To reveal all of You that I can
REPEAT BRIDGE AND CHORUS
OUTRO:
There's a place in the darkness that I used to cling to
It presses harsh hope against time
Transcribed 3/26/1998 by T-rev
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