Evermore
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Capo 1
D G
Of the Father's love begotten
A G
'Ere the world began to be
Bm A
He the source of all that has been
G D
And all the future years will see
G Bm
Evermore, evermore
A D
He shall reign forevermore
G Bm
Humble King, Sovereign Lord
A D
He shall reign forevermore
D G A G
D G
Oh that birth forever blessed
A G
When the chosen virgin go
Bm A
By the Holy Ghost conceiving
G D
Bore the Savior of our world
G Bm
Evermore, evermore
A D
He shall reign forevermore
G Bm
Humble King, Sovereign Lord
A D
He shall reign forevermore
D A
G
He is found in human fashion
A
Death and sorrow here to know
Bm
That the race of Adam's children
A
Doomed by law to endless woe
G
My not henceforth die and perish
A Bm
In the dreadful gulf below
A
But forever rest in beauty
G
In the lights of Heaven's glow
G Bm
Evermore, evermore
A D
He shall reign forevermore
G Bm
Humble King, Sovereign Lord
A D
He shall reign forevermore
Bm
And evermore
A D
He shall reign forever-more
G Bm
Humble King, Sovereign Lord
A D
He shall reign forevermore
Forevermore
D G A G
How to play Evermore
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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.