Eyes Of Zion (the Lord's Generation)
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Capo: 5th fret on original recording,
all chords relative to capo
Intro: Em7 D/F# G
Verse1:
Em7 D/F# G
Light the torches, blow the trumpets
Em7 D/F# G
We’re watchmen posted on the walls
Am7 Em7
Raise up a people who know Your voice
Am7 Em7
A people who will follow the cloud
PreChorus:
Am7 B C D
Awaken our hearts
Am7 B C D
Awaken our hearts
D D D D
We declare that…
[Refrão] Em7 D/F#
This the Lord’s generation
G
The Lord’s generation
Am7
The Lord’s generation
Verse2:
Em7 D/F# G
Make us watchmen of compassion
Em7 D/F# G
And breathe on those slain so they may live
Am7 Em7
And we speak life to the desert land
Am7 Em7
And taking up our weapons, strong we stand!
Bridge:
Em7 D/F#
You see dry bones, but we see an army!
G Am7
You see dry bones, but we see an army!
How to play Eyes Of Zion (the Lord's Generation)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.