How Can I Keep From Singing
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C F C
My life flows on in endless song;
C G
Above earth's lamentation,
C F C
I hear the sweet, tho' far-off hymn
C G C
That hails a new creation;
C F C
Thro' all the tumult and the strife
C
I hear the music ringing;
C
It finds an echo in my soul
F C
How can I keep from singing?
C F C
What tho' my joys and comforts die?
C G
The Lord my Saviour liveth;
C F C
What tho' the darkness gather round?
C G C
Songs in the night he giveth.
C F C
No storm can shake my inmost calm
C
While to that refuge clinging;
C
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
F C
How can I keep from singing?
C F C
I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin;
C G
I see the blue above it;
C F C
And day by day this pathway smooths,
C G C
Since first I learned to love it;
C F C
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
C
A fountain ever springing;
C
All things are mine since I am his?
F C
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 C. 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.