Canticle Of Love
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D
[Chorus 1]
D C#dim Bm A
How great and tender is our God,
G G/F# G A
Who has smiled on the lowly.
D D/C# Bm A G A D/A
Eternally my heart will sing a new canticle of love.
D C#dim Bm A
Come, all who hunger, all who thirst,
G G/F# G A
All who long for fulfillment.
D A Bm A
The God of mercy waits for you
G A
As a mother her child.
[Verse 1]
G A
O come to the living water,
F#m Bm
Fear not your weakness.
G A G A D/A
Forever trusting in God’s merciful love.
[Lead into bridge with D - C - Dm]
[Bridge]
Dm C Dm
Through the shadows of this night,
Dm C Dm
Love will be my guiding light.
Gm F Dm
Presence hidden from my sight,
Dm C Dm
‘Til the clouds are put to flight.
[Chorus 2]
D C#dim Bm A
Beneath your gaze I’ve blossomed forth,
G G/F# G A
As a rose in the sunshine.
D A Bm A
With joyful heart I’ve given all
G A
To the mystery of love.
[Verse 2]
G A
In peace I will come before you
F#m Bm
With empty hands,
G A G A D/A
Relying solely on your merciful love.
[Lead into bridge with D - C - Dm]
[Bridge 2]
Dm C Dm
Through the veil your face appears,
Dm C Dm
Beauty shrouded, bathed in tears.
Gm F Dm
Bread of sinners I will share,
Dm C Dm
Rose unpetaled everywhere.
[Developed Bridge 2]
Dm C Dm Gm F Dm
Ah! My God, I will sing of your love
Gm F Dm
For this one eternal day.
Gm F Dm
For this one eternal today,
C C#dim D
Eternal today.
[Chorus 3]
D C#dim Bm A
Transformed in Love’s consuming fire,
G G/F# G A
Lifted up in glory.
D A Bm A
Her fragrance filling all the earth,
G A
Drawing us after her.
[Verse 3]
G A F#m Bm
Until, in eternity we join in one chorus.
G F#m G A D/A
Forever singing of God’s merciful love.
D G D
Canticle of love, song of love.
Gm D Gm D/A
This eternal day I will sing, sing of your love.
How to play Canticle Of Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.