How can I keep from singing?
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Intro: D G D/F# A
D G D
My life goes on in endless song
A D
above earth's lamentations,
G D
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
A D
that hails a new creation.
F#m Bm
Through all the tumult and the strife
D A
I hear it's music ringing,
D G D
It sounds an echo in my soul.
Bm A D
How can I keep from singing?
D G D
But though the tempest loudly roars
A D
I hear the truth, it liveth,
G D
and though the darkness round me close
Bm A D
songs in the night it giveth.
F#m Bm
No storm can shake my inmost calm
D A
while to that rock I'm clinging.
D G D
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth
Bm A D G Bm A D Bm A D Bb7
how can I keep from singing?
Eb Ab Eb
When tyrants tremble in their fear
Bb Eb
and hear their death knell ringing,
Ab Eb
when friends rejoice both far and near
Cm Bb Eb
how can I keep from singing?
Gm Cm
In prision cell and dungeon vile
Eb Bb
our thoughts to them are winging,
Eb Ab Eb
when friends by shame are undefiled
Cm Bb Eb
how can I keep from singing?
Ab Cm Bb Eb Cm Bb Eb
How to play How can I keep from singing?
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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.