Tracy Chapman - Speak the Word: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Speak the Word" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Dm Unsettled hearts Am G F Promise what they can't deliver Dm Bring me the wine Am G F And the cold night air to clear my head Gray matter memory house Master of this trembling flesh Steady still my doubts Let me speak the word that precedes bliss Chorus: F Let me speak the word Let me speak the word Am C F Love love love love love love love love F Let me speak the word Let me speak the word Am C F Love love love love love love love love F Let me speak the word Dm G F Let me speak the word F Let me speak the word Dm G F Let me speak the word These weakened knees Have not touched ground or pew in ages I haven't bowed my head I offer thanks to any god or to ask for favors But watch me now I'm falling down Praying To speak the word that precedes bliss Chorus: To speak the word To speak the word Love love love love love love love love Let me speak the word Let me speak the word Love love love love love love love love Let me speak the word Let me speak the word Let me speak the word Let me speak the word You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  Dm  F  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 "Speak the Word" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Speak the Word" by Tracy Chapman.