Dear Lord
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Chorus:
D A Bm A
Dear Lord please teach us to pray
D A Bm A
For we want to know You more each day
G D Bm D
Help us to believe every word You say
G D A D
To trust in You and live by faith
verse 1:
G A D
I only want what you want for my life
G D A
Holy Spirit come down on me
G D
In everything I say and all that I do
G A
May it be pleasing unto You
(Chorus)
verse 2:
G A D
I want to love as You love me
G A D
And forgive as You forgive me
G
With a new mind and heart
D
So I can live for You
G A
And tell the world about Your love so true
(Chorus)
verse 3:
D A Bm A
Thank You Jesus You gave Your life
Em A
And this is what I pray
Bm
That You would give me a passion
A D
For who You are
G A
Jesus I want to know You more each day
verse 4:
E B A B
When I have a bad day, I will pray
E B
Knowing that Youâ??re there
A B
And Youâ??ve made the way
C#m B A E
Hearing every word that I will pray
A E B E
Dear Lord please help me, help me today
How to play Dear Lord
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 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.