Borrowed Breath
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[Verso 1]
Em7 C G
My struggles do not change Your faithfulness
Em7 C G
Though seasons change I will remember this
Am
When I'm sinking in the sand
G/B C D
You're the rock on which I stand
[Verso 2]
Em7 C G
Your faithful love endures through all of time
Em7 C G
You chase the one and leave the ninety-nine
A
When I'm drifting off Your path
G/B C D
It's Your light that leads me back
[Refrão]
Em D/F#
If all I have left
G
Is this borrowed breath
C
I will still sing Your praises
D
Still sing Your praises
Em D/F#
I'll never forget
G
The blood that was spent
C
You are worthy of praises
D
Worthy of praises
Turnaround:
|Em7 / C / |G / / / |Em7 / C / |G / / / |
[Verso 3]
Em7 C G
The King who left His throne to come and save
Em7 C G
Has paid the price that none could ever pay
Am
When I feel that I have lost
G/B C D
Lord, remind me of the cross
[Refrão]
Em D/F#
If all I have left
G
Is this borrowed breath
C
I will still sing Your praises
D
Still sing Your praises
Em D/F#
I'll never forget
G
The blood that was spent
C
You are worthy of praises
D
Worthy of praises
[Ponte] (repeat up to 12x)
C
Even in the fire
G D
You stood by our side
C
Even in the water
G D
You pushed back the tide
C
Even in the darkness
G D
You still hold the light
Am G/B
If these stories show You're faithful
C D
Remind my soul You're able
[Refrão]
Em D/F#
If all I have left
G
Is this borrowed breath
C
I will still sing Your praises
D
Still sing Your praises
Em D/F#
I'll never forget
G
The blood that was spent
C
You are worthy of praises
D
Worthy of praises
[Refrão]
Em D/F#
If all I have left
G
Is this borrowed breath
C
I will still sing Your praises
D
Still sing Your praises
Em D/F#
I'll never forget
G
The blood that was spent
C
You are worthy of praises
D
Worthy of praises
Outro:
|C / / / |G / D / |C / / / |G / D / |C
How to play Borrowed Breath
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.