Hands to Heaven
View chords used in this chart
Eb Cm Fm B
V1
Eb Cm
As I watch you move, across the moonlit room,
Fm B
There's so much tenderness in your loving.
Eb Cm
Tomorrow I must leave, the dawn knows no reprieve.
Fm B
God give me strength when I am leaving,
<Bridge>
B Eb Cm
So raise your hands to Heaven, and pray
Eb B
That we'll be back together someday, hey!
<Chorus>
Eb Bm
Tonight I need your sweet caress
Cm Fm
(Hold me in the darkness)
Eb Bm
Tonight you calm my restlessness
Cm Fm
(You relieve my sadness)
V2
As we move to embrace, tears roll down your face,
I whisper words of love so softly.
I can't believe this pain, it's driving me insane,
Without your touch life will be lonely
<bridge>
<chorus> 2x
<instrumental solo>
(same chords as verse)
V3
Morning has come, another day, I must pack my bags and say
Goodbye! Goodbye!
<chorus> 2x
<instrumental solo>
(repeat same chords as chorus until fade)
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How to play Hands to Heaven
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.