Eyes On The Prize
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capo 2
G(A) D(E)
Paul and Silas bound in jail
Em(F#m) C(D)
Got no money for to go their bail
G(A) D(E) C(D)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
G D
Paul and Silas thought they were lost
Em C
The dungeon shook and the chains fell off
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
G D
Freedom's name is mighty sweet
Em C
And one day soon we are gonna meet
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
G D
I got my hand on the gospel plow
Em C
Won't take nothing for my journey now
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Em *D* Em C
The wait is slow, and we've so far to go
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
G D
Only chain a man can stand
Em C
Is that chain of hand on hand
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
G D
Ain't no man on earth control
Em C
The weight of glory on a human soul.
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.
Em D Em C
The wait is slow, and we've so far to go
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
G D
When you see a man walk free,
Em C
It makes you dream of jubilee.
G D
When you see a child walk free,
Em C
It makes you dream of jubilee.
G D
When you see a family free,
Em C
It makes you dream of jubilee.
G D C
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.
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- Javen
How to play Eyes On The Prize
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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.