Castelo Forte
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B E B
A mighty fortress is our God
G#m E B
A bulwark never failing
E B
Our helper he, amid the flood
G#m E B
Of mortal ills prevailing
G#m F#/A# B
For still our ancient foe
F#/A# G#m
Doth seek to work us woe
F#/A# B
His craft and power are great
E D#m
And, armed with cruel hate
E B
On earth is not his equal
C#m G#m E B
Ô ô ô ô
B E B
If we in our own strength confide
G#m E B
Our striving would be losing
E B
Were not the right man on our side
G#m E B
The man of God's own choosing
G#m F#/A# B
You ask who that may be?
F#/A# G#m
Christ Jesus, it is he
F#/A# B
The lord of hosts, his name
E D#m
From age to age the same
E F# B
And he must win the ba-ttle
C#m G#m E B
Ô ô ô ô
B E B
And though this world, with devils filled
G#m E B
Should threaten to undo us
B E B
We will not fear, for God hath willed
G#m E B
His truth to triumph through us
B E B
And though this world, with devils filled
G#m E B
Should threaten to undo us
B E B
We will not fear, for God hath willed
G#m E B
His truth to triumph through us
C#m G#m E B
Ô ô ô ô
C#m G#m
A mighty fortress is our God
E B
His kingdom is forever
C#m G#m
A mighty fortress is our God
E B
His kingdom is forever
C#m G#m
A mighty fortress is our God
E B
His kingdom is forever
C#m G#m
A mighty fortress is our God
E B
His kingdom is forever
B E B
His kingdom is forever
B E B
His kingdom is forever
B E B
His kingdom is forever
B E B
His kingdom is forever
( C#m G#m E B )
B E B
If we in our own strength confide
G#m E B
Our striving would be losing
How to play Castelo Forte
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 B. 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.