As The Deer
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Em C G/B Dsus4 D
My soul longs and even faints for the courts of the Lord
Em C G/B Dsus4 D
Lord, my heart and my flesh cry out for You, O God
Em C G/B Dsus4 D
You’re my sun and my shield, You give grace and glory
Em C G/B D
No good thing will You withhold from those who seek Your face
Chorus
C Em D G/B C
Just as the deer pants for the water brook
Em D
So pants my soul for You, O God
Em G Bm
C
I set my heart on a pilgrimage, through the valley of weeping I will go
I set my heart on a pilgrimage
D Bm
Until I appear before God in Zion
How to play As The Deer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.