Fighting Back
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[Verse 1]
E
I’m fighting back, with a song of praise
E
I’m fighting back, lifting up Your name
C#m A
My quiet voice, can make mountains shake.
E/G# A B
Jesus, turn my fear to faith.
[Verse 2]
E
And when there’s death, Jesus You are life,
E
When I’m alone, You are by my side.
C#m A
I’ll look to You, in the darkest night
E/G# A B
You have shown me how to fight.
[Chorus ]1] 22
C#m A
When I’m afraid, I will lift you up,
E B
Jesus my hope, You’re the one I love
A E
I’ll shout Your name, and I’ll never stop
C#m B E
Let my praise be loud, on this battleground, Jesus.
[Verse 3]
E
Now is the time, voices join as one
E
In scattered rooms, let Your kingdom come
C#m A
Your holy church, sings in unison
E/G# A B
And this praise is our weapon
[Chorus 2]
C#m A
When I’m afraid, I will lift you up,
E B
Jesus my hope, You’re the one I love
A E
I’ll shout Your name, and I’ll never stop
C#m B
Let my praise be loud, on this battleground, Jesus.
C#m A
When I’m afraid, I will lift you up,
E B
Jesus my hope, You’re the one I love
A E
I’ll shout Your name, and I’ll never stop
C#m B E
Let my praise be loud, on this battleground, Jesus.
[Break 1]
B B C#m C#m A A E E
[Bridge 1]
B B C#m C#m
We do not grieve, like those without hope
A A E E
Death’s not the end, it’s You calling us home.
B B C#m C#m
And there’s no pow’r, You can’t overcome,
A A E E
‘Cause You took on death, and then Jesus You won
[Bridge 2]
B B C#m C#m
We do not grieve, like those without hope
A A E E
Death’s not the end, it’s You calling us home.
B B C#m C#m
And there’s no pow’r, You can’t overcome,
A E
‘Cause You took on death, and then Jesus You won
[Break 2]
B B C#m C#m A A E E
B B C#m C#m A
[Bridge 3]
E B B C#m C#m
We do not grieve, like those without hope
A A E E
Death’s not the end, it’s You calling us home.
B B C#m C#m
And there’s no pow’r, You can’t overcome,
A C#m
‘Cause You took on death, and then Jesus You won
A E
You took on death, and then Jesus You won
How to play Fighting Back
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.