Fortress
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
5th traste
[Verse 1]
G
There's a battle raging in this present darkness
C
But the power of your grace is in my heart
Em
So I will
D G
Take my stand
G
Even though I feel the heat in every moment
C
I know I'm fighting from the victory of Heaven
Em
So I will
D G
Take my stand
[Pre-Chorus]
G
I'm held together by the truth
What can the devil do?
C
Righteousness on my chest
Shielded by faithfulness
Em D
And I know that the battle belongs to you, Lord
[Chorus]
G C
Jesus, Savior, Mighty Defender
Em
You broke off the chains
D
And now you set me free
C D
O Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting for me
G C
Jesus, Savior, You will reign forever
Em
You broke off the chains
D
And now you set me free
C D
O Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting, you're fighting for me
[Instrumental]
G C Em D
[Verse 2]
G
You're salvation is a helmet for my head
C
And Your Spirit is a weapon for my hand
Em
So I will
D G
Take my stand
G
With my feet on the ground I am ready to run
C
To tell all the world of the things You have done
Em
Yes I will
D G
Take my stand
[Pre-Chorus]
G
I'm held together by the truth
What can the devil do?
C
Righteousness on my chest
Shielded by faithfulness
Em D
And I know that the battle belongs to you, Lord
[Chorus]
G C
Jesus, Savior, Mighty Defender
Em
You broke off the chains
D
And now you set me free
C D
O Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting for me
G C
Jesus, Savior, You will reign forever
Em
You broke off the chains
D
And now you set me free
C D
O Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting, you're fighting for me
[Instrumental]
G C Em D
[Bridge]
G
Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting for me
C
Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting for me
Em D
Lord, mighty fortress, Lord mighy fortress
C
Lord, mighty fortress you're fighting for me
G
Lord, mighty fortress you're fighting for me
C
Lord, mighty fortress you're fighting for me
Em
Lord, mighty fortress
D
Lord, mighty fortress
C
Lord, mighty fortress
[Chorus]
G C
Jesus, Savior, Mighty Defender
Em
You broke off the chains
D
And now you set me free
C D
O Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting for me
G C
Jesus, Savior, You will reign forever
Em
You broke off the chains
D
And now you set me free
C D
O Lord, mighty fortress, you're fighting, fighting for me
How to play Fortress
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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.