Hands to heaven
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Intro: E A F#m A
E A
As I watch you move, across the moonlit room
F#m A
There's so much tenderness in your loving
E A
Tomorrow I must leave, the dawn knows no reprieve
F#m A
God give me strength when I am leaving...
E C#m
So raise your hands to heaven and pray
F#m A
That we'll be back together someday
E
Tonight, I need your sweet caress
A
Hold me in the darkness
F#m
Tonight, you calm my restlessness
A
You relieve my sadness
E A
As we move to embrace, tears run down your face
F#m A
I whisper words of love, so softly
E A
I can't believe this pain, it's driving me insane
F#m A
Without your touch, life will be lonely
E C#m
So raise your hands to heaven and pray
F#m A
That we'll be back together someday
E
Tonight, I need your sweet caress
A
Hold me in the darkness
F#m
Tonight, you calm my restlessness
A
You relieve my sadness
E
Tonight, I need your sweet caress
A
Hold me in the darkness
F#m
Tonight, you calm my restlessness
A
You relieve my sadness
(Instrrumental)
E A F#m A
E
Morning has come, another day
A F#m
I must pack my bags and say goodbye...
A
Goodbye
E
Tonight, I need your sweet caress
A
Hold me in the darkness
F#m
Tonight, you calm my restlessness
A
You relieve my sadness
E A F#m A
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 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.