Awake - McAllister
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Intro: B B B B
 
[Verso 1]
B E B
Here this sinner stands with a smile for the world
E B/D# F#/A# B
You can still see right inside of me
B E B
Won't a dry brave face go a long, long way
E B/D# F#/A# B E B/D# F#/A#
You can still see right inside of me, and I will not give in so easily.
 
Interlude: B B B B
 
[Verso 2]
B E B
There You stand on the water and I can't leave the boat
E B/D# F#/A# B
There is still such fear inside of me
B E B
Water into wine, I'm still drunk on this world
E B/D# F#/A# B E B/D# F#/A# B
There is still such fear inside of me, and I will not give in so easily.
 
[Refrão]
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
E B/D# F#/A# B E B/D# F#/A#
Thought the enemy He calls me back to sleep, I will not give in so easily.
 
[Verso 3]
B E B
Marked a new creation with my eyes on the cross
E B/D# F/A# B
You with blood and tears delivered me
B E B
Let unending praise be the song I sing
E B/D# F#/A# B E B/D# F#/A# B
You with blood and tears delivered me, and I will not give in so easily.
 
[Refrão]
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
E B/D# F#/A# B E B/D# F#/A# B
Thought the enemy He calls me back to sleep, I will not give in so easily.
 
Solo: G# F# B G# F# B G# F#
 
[Verso 4]
B E B
On the rock firm footed I will still endure
E B/D# F#/A# B
Hallelujah God You ransomed me
B E B
I will cast my cares to my mighty Lord
E B/D# F#/A# B E B/D# F#/A# B
Hallelujah God You ransomed me, and I will not give in so easily.
 
[Refrão]
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
E B/D# F#/A# B
My eyes on the cross and my voice in praise
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
F# E B
Awake, awake my soul
E B/D# F#/A# B E B/D# F#/A#
Thought the enemy He calls me back to sleep, I will not give in so easily.
 
Ending: B B B B

How to play Awake

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is B. 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.

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