Before This World
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Capo 3
Intro: Bm7 G D
D G A D/F# G A
Before this world was as we know it now
D Em7 Bm7 G A
Before the land and sea were formed at all
D C/D G Em7 A
Before the stars were made to burn and shine
Bm7 Em7 D/F# G A Bm7/A A
Little love of mine, darling one
D G A D/F# G A
Who can pretend to understand at all
D Em7 Bm7 G A
No one can both inside and outside be
D C/D G Em7 A
Who can suppose he knows the way this goes
Bm7 Em7 D/F# G A Bm7/A A
Little lamb, never mind
D G A D/F# G A
So let us love and let us not delay
D Em7 Bm7 G A
The world is old and it will never last
D C/D G Em7 A
Our share of joy is in this moment past
Bm7 Em7 D/F# G A Bm7/A A
Will you come away, come away
D G A D/F# G A
Fall into Jesus baby child
D Em7 Bm7 G A
Give up the love that takes and breaks your heart
D C/D G Em7 A
Let go the weight of all that holds you here
Bm7 Em7 D/F# G A Bm7/A A
Little love of mine, darling one
Cello:
D C/D G Em7 A
Bm7 Em7 D/F# G A
How to play Before This World
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 Bm7. 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.