From Every Stormy Wind That Blows
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[Verso 1]
Bb Eb Bb
From ev-'ry storm-y wind that blows,
F Bb F
From ev-'ry swell-ing tide of woes,
Bb F7 Gm Eb Bb Eb F
There is a calm, a sure re-treat--
Bb F#dim Gm Eb F7 Bb
'Tis found be-neath the mer-cy seat.
[Verso 2]
Bb Eb Bb
There is a place where Je-sus sheds
F Bb F
The oil of glad-ness on our heads,
Bb F7 Gm Eb Bb Eb F
A place than all be-sides more sweet--
Bb F#dim Gm Eb F7 Bb
It is the blood-bought mer-cy seat.
[Verso 3]
Bb Eb Bb
There is a scene where spir-its blend,
F Bb F
Where friend holds fel-low-ship with friend;
Bb F7 Gm Eb Bb Eb F
Tho sun-dered far, by faith they meet
Bb F#dim Gm Eb F7 Bb
A-round one com-mon mer-cy seat.
[Verso 4]
Bb Eb Bb
Ah! whi-ther could we flee for aid
F Bb F
When tempt-ed, des-o-late, dismayed,
Bb F7 Gm Eb Bb Eb F
Or how the hosts of hell de-feat,
Bb F#dim Gm Eb F7 Bb
Had suf-f'ring saints no mer-cy seat?
[Verso 5]
Bb Eb Bb
Ah! there on ea-gle wings we soar,
F Bb F
And sin and sense mo-lest no more;
Bb F7 Gm Eb Bb Eb F
And heav'n comes down our souls to greet,
Bb F#dim Gm Eb F7 Bb
While glo-ry crowns the mer-cy seat.
How to play From Every Stormy Wind That Blows
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.