Africa 178 Sacred Harp
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A E A E
Now shall my inward joys arise,
A D E
And burst into a song;
A D Bm E
Almighty love inspires my heart,
Bm D E A
And pleasure tunes my tongue.
A E A E
God, on His thirsty Zion's hill,
A D E
Some mercy drops has thrown;
A D Bm E
And solemn oaths have bound His love
Bm D E A
To show'r salvation down.
A E A E
Why do we then indulge our fears,
A D E
Suspicions and complaints'
A D Bm E
Is He a God, and shall His grace
Bm D E A
Grow weary of His saints'
How to play Africa 178 Sacred Harp
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.