The Band - Saved: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Saved" 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.

Learn Saved Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Band

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 "Saved" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

            C
I used to smoke
I used to drink
I used to smoke,
drink and dance the hootchie-koo
            F
I used to smoke and drink,
                                        C
smoke and drink and dance the hootchie-koo
It's true
          G
Now I'm standing on this corner
  F                 C
Praying for me and you

That's why I'm saved
I am saved
People, let me tell you about Kingdom come
You know I'm saved
Saved
I said I'm gonna preach it
'til you're deaf and dumb

I used to cuss
I used to fuss
I used to cuss, fuss and boogie all night long
I used to cuss and fuss,
cuss and fuss and boogie all night long
Now I'm standing on this corner
I know right from wrong
Because I'm saved
I am saved
People, let me tell you about Kingdom come
You know I'm saved
Saved
I said I'm gonna preach it
'til you're deaf and dumb

I used to lie
I used to cheat
I used to lie, cheat and step on people's feet
I used to lie and cheat,
lie and cheat and step on people's feet
Now I'm standing on this corner
Salvation is my beat

That's why I'm saved
I am saved
People, let me tell you about Kingdom come
You know I'm saved
Saved
I said I'm gonna preach it '
til you're deaf and dumb


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

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 "Saved" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Saved" by The Band.

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