Dear Exception
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E B/D# A/C# E/B A E/G# F#m7 B
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E C#m
Under cloudy skies we live our lives
A E/G# F#m7sus /B
Struggling day to day as trials arise
E C#m
Only when the light of Christ breaks through
A E/G# F#m7
Do we find exception to this rule
Chorus:
E B C#m A E/G# F#m7
Dear exception, please come soon, I miss your company
E B C#m A E/G# F#m7sus
Dear exception, don't delay I will wait patiently
D F#m
Will I see you in the kindness of a friend
/A B /C# /D#
Or the beauty of the setting sun?
Refrain:
E /G# B E
I have to stop myself from trying
C#m G#m A B
Trying to predict what might be coming my way
E /G# B E
I must learn to trust in You
C#m G#m A B VAMP (2x)
For in Your perfection lies the mystery of exceptions
CHORUS
...Will I see you in the laughter of a child
Or the beauty of a moonlit night?
REFRAIN
C#m G#m A B
...For in Your perfection lies the mystery of exceptions
REFRAIN
VAMP (3x)
E B/D# A/C# E/B A B E
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How to play Dear Exception
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 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.