[Intro] D A D G/B D [Verse 1] D Buy a Bible for a boy G 'fore he's even one year old D King James bound in leather A and his name engraved in gold D 'Cause one day, he'll pick it up G Bm when he puts down them toys D A D G/B D Buy a Bible for a boy [Verse 2] D Buy a Bible for a boy, G he'll hang a cross up in his truck D And he'll say his first "Lord, help me" prayer A on his way to pick her up D And he might not believe it yet, G Bm and that'll be his choice D A D Buy a Bible for a boy [Chorus] G A D 'Cause you can't buy your faith Bm A or the answer to life's questions G A D You can't pay your way Bm A for a ticket into Heaven Bm A G Take it from a man who finally D A Bm heard that red letter voice D A D Buy a Bible for a boy [Interlude] D A D G/B D [Verse 3] D Buy a Bible for a boy, and when G life starts throwing punches D He'll open it and learn about A a man who knows what tough is D There's a stirring in his heart G Bm and a yearn to fill that void D A D G/B D So buy a Bible for a boy [Chorus] G A D 'Cause you can't buy your faith Bm A or the answer to life's questions G A D You can't pay your way Bm A for a ticket into Heaven Bm A G Take it from a man who finally D A heard that red letter voice D A D Buy a Bible for a boy [Interlude] Bm D G D Bm D A D [Verse 4] D Buy a Bible for a boy, G and he'll never forget D Two pink lines and nine months, A he'll have one that looks like him D First thing he's gonna do G Bm for his little pride and joy D A D Is buy a Bible for a boy [Outro] D A D G/B D
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Q: What key is Bible For A Boy (For Jaycee) by Cody Johnson in?
The song is in the key of D. No capo is needed to play along with the original recording.
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Q: Do I need a capo for Bible For A Boy?
No, this song is played without a capo. Just tune to standard tuning and play along.
Q: What chords are used in Bible For A Boy?
The song uses: D, G, A, Bm, G/B.
Q: What is the BPM of Bible For A Boy?
The song has a tempo of approximately 79 BPM, giving it a slow, heartfelt country ballad feel.
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“Bible For A Boy (For Jaycee)” is a deeply heartfelt track by Cody Johnson. The song is played in the key of D with no capo needed. The tempo is around 79 BPM, giving it a gentle, reflective country feel.
Track Info
- Song: Bible For A Boy (For Jaycee)
- Artist: Cody Johnson
- Genre: Country Songs
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Capo: No Capo
- Chords: D, G, A, Bm, G/B
- Tempo: 79 BPM
- Difficulty: Beginner / Intermediate
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