Eternity
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Intro:
G Em C G
[Verso 1]
G Em
I met you the day you were born
Em D
God knows I can't stand it
D
I took those days for granted
D G
I wish I knew you more
G D
And I knew that you would someday grow up
D G
And time would run out then
G D
But would you still be my friend in brotherly love?
Am G
Ooh, the Lord gave you something special
G Em
So don't you hide behind an excuse
Am D
Mmm, what do you have to lose?
[Refrão]
G Bm
You're a melody in my heart on an autumn day
Bm Em
A memory in the dark when it's pouring rain
Em C
A smile that reminds me of God in the fallen place we're in
G
For eternity I'll call you friend
Interlude:
G Bm Em C
D G
[Verso 2]
G Em
I pray that you find a God-fearing man
Em C
And I trust that you always keep Jesus in your fault days
C G
'Cause He died for your sin
G D
Mmm, and I can't wait to see you in the sky
D C G
Flying to our home there, have confidence in Christ, where He lives deep inside
Am D
Ooh, 'cause God gave you something special
G Am
So don't you hide behind an excuse
Am D
Ooh, what do you have to lose?
[Refrão]
G Bm
You're a melody in my heart on an autumn day
Bm Em
A memory in the dark when it's pouring rain
Em C
A smile that reminds me of God in the fallen place we're in
G
For eternity I'll call you
[Ponte]
G Em D C
Call on Him when you sin, call on Him 'cause He's your friend
Cm G
Call on Him 'cause your life depends on Him
G Em D C Cm Am
When the autumn trees are bare on the 21st of October, it ain't all over
Am Cm
God holds her, His precious daughter
Interlude:
G Bm Em C
D G
[Refrão]
G Bm
You're a melody in my heart on an autumn day
Bm Em
A memory in the dark when it's pouring rain
Em C
A smile that reminds me of God in the fallen place we're in
C
Nowhere, nowhere
D Bm
Remember that you aren't alone on this weary road
Am Em
December will come, but the lining is silvery snow
Em C
The ember is Christ when its cold to the bitter bone
C D C
Amen to the end and again
C D G
For eternity I'll call you friend
Outro:
Bm Em
Oh, I'll call you friend, oh, you're my best friend
C D G
For eternity I'll call you friend
How to play Eternity
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.