Help Me To Be Holy
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
D A Bm G A
[Verso 1]
D A Bm G A
Help me to be holy, O Father of light;
D A Bm G A
Guilt-burdened and lowly, I bow in Thy sight;
Bm G A
How shall my conscience gaze upon Thy face,
D Bm A D
Even though Thy presence grant me a place?
[Refrão]
G D A
Come Lord and sanctify your church
G D A
Created us in Christ to do good works
G D Bm A G
Which you prepared beforehand, guide our steps to walk in them
[Verso 2]
D A Bm G A
Help me to be holy, O Savior divine;
D A Bm G A
Why conquer O so lowly, this nature of mine?
Bm G A
Give to me Thy likeness, cleanse where Satan has been;
D Bm A D
Expel me with Thy brightness all my darkness and sin!
[Refrão]
G D A
Come Lord and sanctify your church
G D A
Created us in Christ to do good works
G D Bm A G
Which you prepared beforehand, guide our steps to walk in them
[Verso 3]
D A Bm G A
Help me to be holy, O Spirit divine;
D A Bm G A
Come, sanctify me wholly, this temple of Thine;
Bm G A
Cast out each idol, come set up Thy throne.
D Bm A D
Reign, reign without rival, supreme and alone!
[Refrão]
G D A
Come Lord and sanctify your church
G D A
Created us in Christ to do good works
G D Bm A G
Which you prepared beforehand, guide our steps to walk in them
Bm A G
Guide our steps to walk in them
How to play Help Me To Be Holy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.