Count Your Blessings
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[Intro ]D A G A7
D
When upon life's billows
A7
You are tempest-tossed
A7
When you are discouraged
D
Thinking all is lost
D
Count your many blessings
A7
Name them one by one
A7
And it will surprise you
D
What the Lord has done
D
Count your blessings
A7
Name them one by one
A7
Count your blessings
D
See what God has done
D G
Count your blessings
A7
Name them one by one
D G
Count your many blessings
A A7 D
See what God has done
D
Are you ever burdened
A7
With a load of care?
A7
Does the cross seem heavy
D
You are called to bear?
D
Count your many blessings
A7
Every doubt will fly
A7 A A7 D
And you will keep singing as the days go by
D
Count your blessings
A7
Name them one by one
A7
Count your blessings
D
See what God has done
D G
Count your blessings
A7
Name them one by one
D G
Count your many blessings
A A7 D
See what God has done
D
So, amid the conflict
A7
Whether great or small
A7
Do not be discouraged
D
God is overall
D
Count your many blessings
A7
Angels will attend
A7 A A7
Help and comfort give you
D
To your journey's end
D
Count your blessings
A7
Name them one by one
A7
Count your blessings
D
See what God has done
D G
Count your blessings
A7
Name them one by one
D G
Count your many blessings
A A7 D
See what God has done
How to play Count Your Blessings
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.