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Verse 1:
Dm7
The name of the Lord
G7
Is a strong and mighty tower
Dm7 G7 A+7(#9)
Righteous run in and are safe
Dm7
Heaven and earth
G7
Are held within its power
Gm9 A+7(#9)
Glory to His name
Verse 2:
The name of the Lord
Is an everlasting promise
Goodness and mercy and grace
Every nation
Will bow before Jesus
Glory to His name
Chorus 1:
Dm G7 Dm G7 Dm G7
And we say gloria gloria gloria
Gm9 Gm9/F Em7(b5) A+7(#9)
Yesterday today and forever
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7 Dm7
Gloria
Bridge:
D/A G/A D/A G/A D/F# D/G Em/G D/A A
Glo - - - - - - - ria in ex - cel - cis De - o
D/A G/B D/F# E/G# D/F# G Em7(b5/b9) A7 Dm C Bb A7(b9)
Glo - - - - - - - ria in excelcis De - - - - o
Dm C Bb C Gm7 A7(b9) Dm
Chorus 2:
Dm G7 Dm G7 Dm G7
Gloria gloria gloria
Gm9 Gm9/F Em7(b5) A+7(#9)
Yesterday today and forever
G7 Dm
Gloria
How to play Gloria
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.