Have Mercy
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[Intro ]
Bb F C
Bb F C
[Verso 1]
Bb F
I need your mercy
Bb F
God, give me your mercy
Bb F C
For the times when my heart didn't break
Bb F C
When I casually asked for Your grace
Bb F Dbm Dm
When I desperately wanted my way more than yours
Bb F C
Lord have mercy
Bb F C Bb F C
Have mercy on me
[Verso 2]
Bb F
I need your mercy
Bb F
Lord, grant me your mercy
Bb F C
For the envy that's hidden inside
Bb F C
Baptized in excuses and lies
Bb F Dbm Dm
For my cynical soul that brings darkness to light
Bb F C
Lord have mercy
Dm Edim F F/A Bb
Have mercy on me ohh ohh
[Ponte]
Dm C F
I'm sorry, Lord, I'm sorry
Bb Csus C
So this is my confession
Dm C F
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me
Bb Csus C
Won't You pardon my transgressions
[Verso 3]
Bb F
I need your mercy
Bb F
Lord, pour out your mercy
Bb F C
For the moments where I have been blind
Bb F C
Too drunk on my privilege and pride
Bb F Dbm Dm
For unholy injustice I choose not to see
Bb F C
Lord have mercy
Dm Edim F F/A Bb
Have mercy on me Ohh
[Ponte]
Dm C F
I'm sorry, Lord, I'm sorry
Bb C Csus C
And this is my confession
Dm C F
Oh forgive me, Lord, forgive me
Bb C
Won't You pardon my transgressions
[Verso 4]
Bb F
Cause I need your mercy
Bb F
Lord, grant me your mercy
Bb F C
Oh when my greatest treasure is me
Bb F C
When I make your grace cheap but not free
Bb F Dbm Dm
When I say all these words but don't mean what I sing
Bb F C
Lord have mercy
Bb F C
Have mercy on me
Outro
Bb F C
Have mercy on me
Bb F C
Have mercy on me
Bb F C
Have mercy on me
How to play Have Mercy
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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.