Verse 1:
G C D G
I'm not proud of the fact that I've used his name in vain
C D G
and I ain't set in a pew in a few Sundays
Am
and I don't always turn the other cheek
C
and I worked on the Sabbath last week
G
and there's been a few things
C D G
and a few women that have done more than just tempt me
C D G
My hearts been filled with hate, greed and envy
Am C
But I believe Jesus died to save souls like me
Chorus:
C
'Cause I'm a sinner, That's just what I am
G
Sometimes the devil, Can get the upper hand
Am
But I hit my knees, Close my eyes and bow my head
C D Em
and thank the good lord that when it comes to forgiveness
C G
He's no quitter, 'Cause I'm a sinner.
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Verse 2:
G
If heaven had a limit
C D G
On the number of commandments you could break
C D G
Before they just cast your soul away
Am
Well then there's no doubt
C
Where I'll be headin' when I check out
Chorus:
C
'Cause I'm a sinner, That's just what I am
G
Sometimes the devil, Can get the upper hand
Am
But I hit my knees, Close my eyes and bow my head
C D Em
and thank the good lord that when it comes to forgiveness
C G
He's no quitter, 'Cause I'm a sinner.
Bridge:
Am
Yeah I'm a good guy
C
Most the time my heart's in the right place
Am
But I have my days
D
Where I run a little low on faith
C D
So far from grace, that I lose my way
Chorus:
C
'Cause I'm a sinner, That's just what I am
G
Sometimes the devil, Can get the upper hand
Am
But I hit my knees, Close my eyes and bow my head
C D Em
and thank the good lord that when it comes to forgiveness
C G
He's no quitter, 'Cause I'm a sinner.
