Her Mercy - Glen Hansard

Her Mercy

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E B*
When you're kneeling through the hours
E A*
And you're doubting your given powers
E B*
When you're ready for her mercy
A* E
And you're worthy, it will come
 
E B*
When you're sneaking round the back door
E A*
and she's waiting for you no more
E B*
When you're ready for her mercy
A* E
And you're worthy, it will come
 
E B*
When the birds tuning up still
E A*
And the dawn breaks on your window sill
E B*
When you're ready for her mercy
A* E
And you're worthy, it will come
 
BRIDGE
C#m G#/C
It will come when you're broken
Cdim F#
When your heart is finally open
C#m G#/C
When you're down, down and troubled
Cdim F#
When you're lost among the rubble
 
E B*
Well there's sugar on the old spoon
E
Let's do that old dance
A*
around your front room
E B*
When you're ready for her mercy
A* E
And you're worthy, it will come
 
E
Mercy, mercy
B*
Coming to you
E
Feel her beauty
A*
Flowing through you
E
She will unbind you
B*
Set the world free
A* E
Mercy, me---rcy

How to play Her Mercy

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.

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