Benediction For Sleep
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[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G D/F# Em
Close your eyes lay down your head
C/G D/F# G
The day has come and gone again
G D/F# Em
Naught to do now but to rest
C/G D/F# G
Close your eyes lay down your head
[Chorus]
Em D/F# G
May you know that you are small
Em D/F# G
And fit well in the hands of God
Em D/F# G
You are weak, but he is strong
Em D/F# G
Sleep now in the hands of God
[Verse 2]
G D/F# Em
Think of the birds of the air
C/G D/F# G
Satisfied the sparrows dwell
G D/F# Em
How much more so does he care?
C/G D/F# G
Than his son he's not without
[Chorus]
Em D/F# G
May you know that you are small
Em D/F# G
And fit well in the hands of God
Em D/F# G
You are weak, but he is strong
Em D/F# G
Sleep now in the hands of God
[Verse 3]
G D/F# Em
And can you by worry change
C/G D/F# G
Any outcome of your life?
G D/F# Em
Or add an hour to your days?
C/G D/F# G
Rest your head and close your eyes
[Chorus]
Em D/F# G
May you know that you are small
Em D/F# G
And fit well in the hands of God
Em D/F# G
You are weak, but he is strong
Em D/F# G
Sleep now in the hands of God
[Chorus]
Em D/F# G
May you know that you are small
Em D/F# G
And fit well in the hands of God
Em D/F# G
You are weak, but he is strong
Em D/F# G
Sleep now in the hands of God
How to play Benediction For Sleep
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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.