Empires
View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]F#m A F#m A D A/C#
Verse 1:
F#m A
We are worlds, we are bodies
D A/C#
Empires of dirt and grace
F#m A
Silhouettes and reflections
D A/C#
Caught in His holy flame
Pre-chorus:
A D Esus E
Beneath our skin a new creation
A/C# D Esus E
The night is done our chains are broken
A D Esus E
The time has come, the wait is over
A/C# D Esus E
The King is here and His Name is Jesus
[Refrão]
F#m
This is love
D A
Bending skies to heal the broken
F#m
This is love
D A
Bleeding life into the grave
D
Hear the sound
F#m E
As our hearts cry out forever
F#m D
Singing hallelujah
E F#m A
Breathing in a brand new world
Verse 2:
F#m A
We are shadows and portraits
D A/C#
Empires of light and clay
F#m A
Images of our Maker
D A/C#
Sinners called out as saints
(Pre-chorus)
[Refrão]
F#m
This is love
D A
Bending skies to heal the broken
F#m
This is love
D A
Bleeding life into the grave
D
Hear the sound
F#m E
As our hearts cry out forever
F#m D
Singing hallelujah
E (A 2ª vez)
Breathing in a brand new world (2x)
Bridge:
A
No eye has seen
Asus
No ear has heard
A
No mind conceive
Asus
What heaven holds
D9 E
But here and now
F#m E
Let earth be found
D9 E
With all our crowns
A
Upon Your Name
Instrumental: A E Bm7 F#m (2x) D9 E F#m E D9 E A
Bridge Final:
A E
No eye has seen
Bm7 F#m
No ear has heard
A E
No mind conceive
Bm7 F#m
What heaven holds
D9 E
But here and now
F#m E
Let earth be found
D9 E
With all our crowns
A
Upon Your Name
How to play Empires
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 F#m. 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.