Had It Not Been
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Intro
F#m7 / / / |F#m7 / D2 / |A / / / |A / / / |
F#m7 / / / |F#m7 / D2 / |A / / / |A / / / |
[Verso 1]
F#m7 D2 A A
When the enemy surrounded
A
In my darkest night
F#m7 D2 A
There was not a single moment
A
You weren't by my side
F#m7 D2 A
When the valley seemed it's lowest
A
When the waters rose
F#m7 D2 A
There was still a hope inside me
A
Deep within my soul
D2 A/C#
It was not over then
D2
And it's not over now
[Refrão]
A Bm7 F#m7
Had it not been for the Lord
A/C# D2
Had it not been for His grace
A/C# D2
I'd still be stuck in chains
E4 A
I'd still be in that grave
Bm7 F#m7
Had it not been for His love
A/C# D2
How He chose to take my place
A/C# D2
I would not be here today
E4 A
Had it not been for the Lord
Channel
A
Had it not been
Bm7 F#m7
Had it not been
D2 E4
Had it not been for the Lord
E4 F#m7
Once a prisoner, now I am free
D2 A
I was blind but now I can see
E4 F#m7
Was a doubter now I believe
D2 A
In Jesus, in Jesus
E4 F#m7
Once a prisoner, now I am free
D2 A
I was blind but now I can see
E4 F#m7
Was a doubter now I believe
D2
In Jesus in Jesus
Instrumental
A / / / |A / Bm7 / |F#m7 / / / |F#m7 / D2 / |
A / / / |A / Bm7 / |F#m7 / / / |F#m7 / D2 / |
How to play Had It Not Been
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m7. 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.