Bless This House
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Intro:
C Em F C/E F/D {EM/G} C Am F G C
[Verso 1]
C Em F C/E
Bless this house, oh Lord, we pray
F/D Em/G C Am F G C
Make it safe by night and day
C Em F C/E
Bless these walls, so firm and stout
F/D Em/G C Am F G C
Keeping want and trouble out.
Am Em F C/E
Bless the roof and chimneys tall
F/D C/E D7/F# G
Let thy peace lie over all.
C C7/Bb F/A F/G F
Bless this door that it may prove
C/G G C
Ever open... to Joy and Love.
[Ponte]
C Em F C/E F/D {EM/G} C Am F G C
[Verso 2]
C Em F C/E
Bless these windows shining bright
F/D Em/G C Am F G C
Letting in God's Heavenly light
C Em F E
Bless the hearth, a blazing there
Am D/A D7 G
With smoke ascending like a prayer
C Em F C/E
Bless the people here within
F/D C D7/A G
Keep them pure and free from sin.
C C7 F/A F/G F
Bless us all that we may be
D/F# D7/F# G
Fit, oh Lord, to dwell with thee.
C G/D C/E F
Bless us all that we one day
C Gsus G C F C
May dwell, oh Lord, with Thee.
How to play Bless This House
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 C. 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.