A Shield About Me
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Intro A2 /C# D2
verse
A2 /C# D2 E/G#
My refuge and my strength, my comfort and my care
A2 /C# D2
My hope though all despair, You are a shield about me
A2 /C# D2 E/G#
My rock and one sure friend, my light and only way
A2 /C# D
My joy through times of pain, You are a shield about me
E A/C# D2 Dadd#4 D2
Through the desert and the storm
E A/C# D2 E
You have kept me with Your love, with Your love, yeah
[Refrão]A G# F#
Lord, You are so good, Your love reaches to the skies
E D
B E
Your faithfulness to mountain heights, and Your mercy's never ending
A G# F#
Lord, You are so good, Your love reaches to the skies
E
Your faithfulness to mountain heights
D B E
And Your mercy's never ending, Your promise never fails
D B E
And Your mercy's never ending
A G# F#
Lord, You are so good, Your love reaches to the skies
E D
Your faithfulness to mountain heights, and Your mercy's never ending
B E
Your promise never fails
CODA Through the desert and the storm (2x)
/C# D2 E
Your promise never fails
/C# D2 E/G# A
You are a shield about me
Artist: Eoghan Heaslip
Copyright Credits: Album: Mercy Written By: Eoghan Heaslip
Copyright: © 2002 Daybreak Music, Ltd
How to play A Shield About Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A2. 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.