A Future Not My Own
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Capo: 6
Intro: G ||| Cadd9 ||| Em ||| D
verse 1:
G Cadd9
God slow me down
Em D G
I'm like a river running
Cadd9
Pressed to the ground
Em D
I feel it overcoming
Cadd9 Em D
I'm on my knees
Cadd9 Em D
I'm incomplete
[Refrão]
G Em Cadd9
This is a great unknown
G D Cadd9 G
Love is a long and narrow road
Em Cadd9 G/B
Come chase this heart of stone
Cadd9 D G
I need a future not my own
verse 2:
G Cadd9
Your spirit groans
Em D G
Where all my words are ceasing
Cadd9
Can't do this alone
Em D
Lord, help my unbelieving
Cadd9 Em D
My poverty
Cadd9 Em D
I'm incomplete
[Refrão]
G Em Cadd9
This is a great unknown
G D Cadd9 G
Love is a long and narrow road
Em Cadd9 G/B
Come chase this heart of stone
Cadd9 D Cadd9 - Em - D
I need a future not my own
Cadd9 - Em - D
Not my own
Bridge:
D Em Cadd9
We see the start, but You see the end
D Em Cadd9
We see in part, but Your love sees everything
D Em Cadd9
We plant the seeds, but You make them grow
D Em Cadd9
We're building a house, You're building a home
[Refrão]
G Em Cadd9
This is a great unknown
G D Cadd9 G
Love is a long and narrow road
Em Cadd9 G/B
Come chase this heart of stone
Cadd9 D G
I need a future not my own
Em Cadd9
This world is not my home
G D Cadd9 G
I still have miles and miles to go
Em Cadd9 G/B
Come break this heart of stone
Cadd9 D G
I need a future not my own
[Refrão]Final: G ||| Cadd9 ||| Em ||| D ||| G
How to play A Future Not My Own
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.