Better Is One Day
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Capo 5
G
How lovely is Your dwelling place,
Cadd9 D
oh Lord Almighty
G D
My soul longs and even faints for You
G
For here my heart is satisfied,
Cadd9 D
within Your presence
G D
I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings
Chorus:
Cadd9
Better is one day in Your courts
D
Better is one day in Your house
Cadd9
Better is one day in Your courts
D
Than thousands elsewhere
G
One thing I ask and I would seek,
Cadd9 D
to see Your beauty
G D
To find You in the place Your glory dwells
Em7 D
My heart and flesh cry out,
Cadd9 D
for You the living God
Em7 D Cadd9 D
Your spirit's water for my soul
Em7 D
I've tasted and I've seen,
Cadd9 D
come once again to me
Em7 D Cadd9
I will draw near to You
Dsus
I will draw near to You
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.