How I Need You
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[Intro: ]A#m G# F#
Verse 1:
A#m G# F# A#m G# F#
the father, the son, the holy one, i need you to save me
A#m G# F# A#m G# F#
come fill me up, my desert heart, god won't you change me
A#m G# F# A#m G# F#
draw me closer, closer to you, so that i can see
A#m G# F# A#m G# F#
i want to be near, so god, make it clear, that you love me
Chorus:
F# C# G#
father i cry out, for your mercy,
F# C# G#
convict me lord, convict me lord
F# C# G#
holy spirit i cry out, sustain me,
F# C# G#
raise me lord, raise me lord
A#m G# F#
Verse 2:
A#m G# F# A#m G# F#
my rock, my lover, there is, no other, take me, take me
A#m G# F# A#m
take my shame, take my fear, draw me close, let me hear
G# F# A#m G# F#
i want to listen, i want to listen
Chorus:
F# C# G#
father i cry out, for your mercy,
F# C# G#
convict me lord, convict me lord
F# C# G#
holy spirit i cry out, sustain me,
F# C# G#
raise me lord, raise me lord
F# C# G#
Bridge:
F# C# G# A#m G#
give me your word, father give me your word, fill me up
F# C# G#
give me your word, let me see it
F# C# G# A#m G#
give me your song, father give me your song, fill me up
F# C# G#
give me your song, let me listen
Chorus:
F# C# G#
father i cry out, for your mercy,
F# C# G#
convict me lord, convict me lord
F# C# G#
holy spirit i cry out, sustain me,
F# C# G# (A#m G# F# end)
raise me lord, raise me lord
How to play How I Need You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A#m. 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.