Clear The Stage
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G Bm
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
Cmaj7 D
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
G Bm
Jerk the pews & all the decorations, too
Cmaj7 D
Until the congregations few, then have revival
G Bm
Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Cmaj7 D
Until you're broken for your sins, you can't be social
G Bm
Then seek the Lord & wait for what he has in store
Cmaj7 D
And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful
Coro:
C Em
'cause you can sing all you want to
Am D
Yes, you can sing all you want to
C Em
You can sing all you want to
Am D G (G Bm Cmaj7 D)
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
G Bm
Take a break from all the plans that you have made
Cmaj7 D
And sit at home alone and wait for God to whisper
G Bm
Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak
Cmaj7 D
And pray for real upon your knees until they blister
G Bm
Shine the light on every corner of your life
Cmaj7 D
Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open
G Bm
Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard
Cmaj7 D
Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken
Coro:
C Em
'cause you can sing all you want to
Am D
Yes, you can sing all you want to
C Em
You can sing all you want to
Am D G (G Am C)
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Ponte:
C Em D
We must not worship something that's not even worth it
Am Em D
Clear the stage, make some space for the one who deserves it
G Bm Cmaj7 D
Anything I put before my God is an idol
G Bm Cmaj7 D
Anything I want with all my heart is an idol
G Bm Cmaj7 D
Anything I can't stop thinking of is an idol
G Bm Cmaj7 D
And anything that I give all my love is an idol
C Em Am
'cause I can sing all I want to, yes I can
D D4
Sing all I want to
Cmaj7 Bm
And we can sing all we want to
Cmaj7 D
And we can Sing all we want to
Cmaj7 Bm Am
We can sing all we want to and still get it wrong,
C D G (G Bm Cmaj7 D)
Worship is more than a song
G Bm
Clear the stage and set the sounds and lights ablaze if
Cmaj7 D
that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
How to play Clear The Stage
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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.