Be Thou My Vision
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G C/G Em/G G
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
D/F# C G
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
C/G G G/F# Em
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
G C/G D/F# G
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
G C/G Em/G G
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
D/F# C G
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
C/G G G/F# Em
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
G C/G D/F# G
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
G C/G Em/G G
Be Thou my battle Shield, my Sword for the fight;
D/F# C G
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
C/G G G/F# Em
Thou my soul's Shelter, and Thou my high Tower:
G C/G D/F# G
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
G C/G Em/G G
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
D/F# C G
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
C/G G G/F# Em
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
G C/G D/F# G
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
G C/G Em/G G
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
D/F# C G
May I reach Heaven's joys, O bright Heaven's Sun!
C/G G G/F# Em
Heart of my own heart, whatever be-fall,
G C/G D/F# G
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Words: Dallan Forgail (8th Century)
How to play Be Thou My Vision
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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.