Only the Meek Will Thrive


Tom Darilek: Only the
Meek Will Thrive


Originally written by DeGarmo & Key (1978) as “Only the Meek Survive”
Lyric revisions by Tom Darilek (2012)

Tune guitar down one whole step! Play G/D

G/D - C/D - D/G
G/D - C/D - D/G


G/D                   C/D
 With our tangled web overreaching
G/D             C/D
 Is it really a surprise?
       G/D            D
When it comes down to the end,
        C/D       G/D
Only the meek will thrive.


C/D - G/D


G/D                       C/D
 You tol' me, God was a god of justice,
G/D                     C/D
 Yet the innocent we bomb to hell.
G/D                   D
 Well, if our God judges justly,
    C/D                      G/D
How shall we plead as He reads the scales?



       C/D               D
But you say, "We’ll waive the flag
           Em          C
And rebuild nations one by one."
             G/D          D
Well, pray our deeds live on forever,
           C/D                    G/D
When we’re remembered as that which once was.


C/D – G/D 
C/D – G/D

You told me, God had a chosen nation,
But from His Plan they turned away.
But if we support their occupation,
He will grant to us a brighter day.
Well, do you think I don’t taste bullshit,
When it’s served on the Bread of Life?
When it comes down to the end,
Only the meek will thrive. 


       G/D                 D
When it comes right down to the end,
        C/D           - End with G
Only the meek will thrive.