Kenny Chesney - Baptism: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Baptism" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Baptism Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Kenny Chesney
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Baptism" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
E C#m A B The summer breeze made ripples on the pond E C#m A Rattled through the reeds and the willow trees B beyond C#m B A E/G# Daddy in his good hat, momma in her Sunday dress A E/G# Watched with pride as I stood there A B E in the water up to my chest D A E And the preacher spoke about the cleansing blood A E/G# F#m Bsus4 B And I sank my toes into that east Tennessee mud Chorus: E C#m Then it was down with the old man, A E Up with the new A E/G# F#m Bsus4 B Raised to walk in the way of light and truth C#m A I didn't see no angels E/G# A Just a few saints on the shore E A/D# C#m B I felt like a newborn baby A B E Cradled up in the arms of the Lord Amazing grace, oh how sweet the sound There was glory in the air, there was dinner on the ground And my sins which were many, were washed away and gone Along with a buffalo nickel I forgot to leave at home But that seemed like such a small, small price to pay For the blessed peace of mind that came to me that day Chorus D A This road is long and dusty F#m B E Sometimes a soul it must me cleansed D A And I long to feel that water F#m Bsus4 B Rushing over me again Down with the old man, up with the new Raised to walk in the way of light and truth I didn't see no angels, just a few saints on the shore But I felt like a new born baby, cradled up in the arms of the Lord I felt like a new born baby, cradled up in the arms of the Lord You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C#m  D  D#  E  F#m  G#  B  Bsus4  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Baptism" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Baptism" by Kenny Chesney.