Cup Of Loneliness
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Intro
C G7 F C
[Verso 1]
C
I see Christian pilgrims so redeemed from sin
G7 F C
Called out of darkness, a new life to begin
C
Were you ever in the valley when the way is dark and dim
G7 F C
Did you ever drink the cup of loneliness with Him
[Verso 2]
C
Did you ever have them laugh at you and say it was a fake
G7 F C
The stand that you so boldly for the Lord did take
C
Did they ever mock at you and laugh in ways quite grim
G7 F C
Did you ever drink the cup of loneliness with Him
{Instrumental}
C G7 F C
[Verso 3]
C
Did you ever try to preach, then hold fast and pray
G7 F C
And even when you did it, there did not seem a way
C
And you lost all your courage, then lost all your vim
G7 F C
Did you ever drink the cup of loneliness with Him
[Verso 4]
C
Oh my friends, 'tis bitter sweet while here on earthly sod
G7 F C
To follow in the footsteps that our dear Saviour trod
C
To suffer with the Saviour when the way is dark and dim
G7 F C
To drink of the bitter cup of loneliness with Him
How to play Cup Of Loneliness
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 C. 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.