Better Is One Day
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Verse 1
G C2 D
How lovely is your dwelling place, oh Lord almighty
G D
For my soul longs and even faints for you
G
For here my heart is satisfied
C2 D
Within your presence
G D
I sing beneath the shadow of your wings
[Refrão]
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Better is one day in house
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Than thousands elsewhere
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Better is one day in house
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Than thousands elsewhere
G
Thousands elsewhere
Verse 2
G
One thing I ask and I would seek
C2 D
To see your beauty
G D
To find you in the place your glory dwells
G
One thing I ask and I would seek
C2 D
To see your beauty
G D
To find you in the place your glory dwells
[Refrão]
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Better is one day in house
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Than thousands elsewhere
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Better is one day in house
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Than thousands elsewhere
G
Thousands elsewhere
Bridge
Em7 D
My heart and flesh cry out
C2 D
For you the living God
Em7 D C2 D
Your spirit's water to my soul
Em7 D
I've tasted and I've seen
C2 D
Come once again to me
Em7
I will draw near to you
C2 D
I will draw near to you
[Refrão]
C2 D
Better is one day, better is one day
C2 D
Better is one day, than thousands elsewhere
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Better is one day in house
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Than thousands elsewhere
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Better is one day in house
C2
Better is one day in your courts
D
Than thousands elsewhere
G
Thousands elsewhere
How to play Better Is One Day
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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.