The Ballad of Lazarus
and the Rich Man
by Ian Grant Spong
INTRO: G F G F G F E A D
D C D D C D
1) There once was a man in fancy clothes, Who lived in lux-u-ry
C G C G
At his gate there lay a homeless man, Who lived in misery
C G F E
He begged for the scraps from the rich man’s table,
A D
Had sores that all could see
D C D
CHORUS: Lazarus died and went to heaven.
D C D
The rich man died and went to _____ hell.
BRIDGE: G F G F G F E A D
D C D D C D
2) The rich man said to Father Abraham, I’m here in mis-e-ry
C G C G
But on earth you had comfort, Living selfishly
C G F E A D
Now you’re the beggar who is suffering, Tormented by the heat.
D C D
CHORUS: Lazarus died and went to heaven.
D C D
The rich man died and went to _____ hell.
BRIDGE: G F G F G F E A D
D C D D C D
3) The rich man said, Father Abraham, Send Lazarus to my family.
C G C G
But they have Moses and the Prophets, If they’ll listen carefully
C G F E A D
So, don’t just think of selfish comfort, But give to those in need
D C D
CHORUS: Lazarus died and went to heaven.
D C D
The rich man died and went to _____ hell.
OUTRO: G F G F G F E A D
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