How Can I Keep From Singing
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D G
My life flows on in endless song
D A
A-bove Earth's lamentation.
D G
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
D A D
That hails a new creation.
D Bm
A-bove the tumult and the strife
D A
I hear that music ringing.
D G D
It sounds an echo in my soul;
Bm A D
How can I keep from singing?
D G
What though the tempest loudly roars,
D A
I hear the truth: it liveth!
D G
What though the darkness 'round me close,
D A D
Songs in the night it giveth.
D Bm
No storm can shake my inmost calm
D A
Whilst to that rock I'm clinging
D G D
Since Love is Lord of Heaven and Earth
Bm A D
How can I keep from singing?
D G
When tyrants tremble, sick with fear
D A
And hear their death-knells ringing;
D G
When friends rejoice both far and near,
D A D
How can I keep from singing?
D Bm
In prison cell and dungeon vile,
D A
Our thoughts to them are winging.
D G D
Since Love is Lord of Heaven and Earth
Bm A D
How can I keep from singing?
How to play How Can I Keep From Singing
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 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.