Holy Land
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Dm
For timeless souls, just one, a billion
The tavern master winks, then listens
Speak your heart, oh simple pilgrim
Bb / Dm F
Let devotion send your visions
F G Dm F
You, peace-seeking, traveling lover
F C Dm
Have no fear to love another
F
Lift your song upon this bridge
G Dm
That spans to every holy land
F G
Let there be love and light
F
And well wander through those swinging doors
Bb C
Where wild birds can then fly through
Dm
To me and you
Bb C
Where wild birds can then fly through
Dm
Those swinging doors, To me and you
Bb C Dm
Let there be love and light , Oh, Oh Oh
Chorus
Bb C Dm
Build a bridge, this is holy land
Bb C Dm
Build a prayer, its all holy land
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Dm
Build a bridge to holy lands
C
With open hearts and healing hands
Bb
Where love is simply traded clean
C Dm
For love and care and healing things
Build a bridge just rocks and bones
And simple things that stack and hold
Bb
Like memories of loving times
C Dm
And words that kindle and inspire
Dm
Build a bridge of eagle wings
C
And condor eggs and fragile things
Bb
Just strong enough to hold us well
C
So we can all still break the spell
Bb
So wild birds can still fly through
C Dm
Those swinging doors to me and you
Bb C Dm
Let there be love and light , Oh, Oh Oh. (bis) uh
Chorus
Bb C Dm
Build a bridge, this is holy land
Bb C Dm
Build a prayer, its all holy land (bis)
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Dm
Its all holy land through the pilgrims eye
Where every rock and trees alive
G
Its all holy land cause were waking up
And every drop is in a sacred cup
Dm G
Its All holy land! Its All holy land!
Chorus
Bb C Dm
Build a bridge, this is holy land
Bb C Dm
Build a prayer, its All holy land (bis)
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( Ritardando...)
Dm
The soul has come through that jade screen
G
To wander in this world of dreams
Dm G
Its all holy land
Dm
Holy land
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How to play Holy Land
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 Dm. 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.