Hope Is Alive
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G C
Oh Oh-Oh, Oh-oh oh
G C
Oh Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh oh
verse 1:
G C
After the silence of waiting so long
Em C
We hear a baby's first cry
G C
Into our midnight a heavenly song
Em C
Whispers that Hope is Alive
C
Ohh Joy to the World on this Holy Night
[Refrão]D C G
So sing with the angels that filled up the sky
D C G
Heaven broke through and now Hope is Alive
Em
He is right here among us
G
Our god is with us
C D C
Tonigh-igh-ight
G
Hope is Alive
C
Oh Oh-Oh
G C
Oh Oh-Oh, Oh Oh-Oh
Verse 2:
G C
Out in the stable beneath the bright stars
Em C
A young mother is holding her son
G C
With the beauty of feeling the beat of God's heart
Em C
It tells us the we're not alone
C
Or Emmanuel has come
[Refrão]D C G
So sing with the angels that filled up the sky
D C G
Heaven Broke through and now Hope is Alive
Em
He is right here among us
G
Our God is with us
C D C
Tonigh-igh-ight
Bridge:
G
And into our leaking
D
Into our breaking
Em C
Into our longing to be made whole
G
Your arms are reaching
D Em C
Your love is holding us close
G
And into our suffering
D
Into our weeping
Em C
Into this need we have to be known
G
Your arms are reaching
D Em C
Your love is holding us close
[Refrão]D C G
So sing with the angels that filled up the sky
D C G
Those in the shadows have seen a great light
Em
He is right here among
G
Our God is with us
C D C
Tonigh-igh-ight
G C
And Hope is Alive
G C
Hope is Alive
G C
Oh oh-oh, oh oh-oh
G
Hope is Alive
How to play Hope Is Alive
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 G. 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.