I Am Waiting For The Dawning
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Words: Samuel Trevor Francis (1834-1925)
Music: Maurice L Wostenholm (1887-1959)
[Verse 1]
D G D G
D G D G
Of the bright and blessed day
E7 Am Dm6 E7 Am
When the darksome night of sorrow
D C G Em Am7
Shall have vanished far away
D G G7 E
When for ever with the Saviour
E7 Am Dm6 E Am
Far beyond this vale of tears
B7 Em B7 Em E7 Am E7
I shall swell the song of worship
Am G D G
Through the everlasting years
[Verse 2]
D G D G
I am looking at the brightness
D G D G
See it shineth from afar
E7 Am Dm6 E7 Am
Of the clear and joyous beaming
D C G Em Am7
Of the bright and morning Star
D G G7 E
Through the dark grey mist of morning
E7 Am Dm6 E Am
Do I see its glorious light
B7 Em B7 Em E7 Am E7
Then away with every shadow
Am G D G
Of this sad and weary night
[Verse 3]
D G D G
I am waiting for the coming
D G D G
Of the Lord who died for me
E7 Am Dm6 E7 Am
O His words have thrilled my spirit
D C G Em Am7
I will come again for Thee
D G G7 E
I can almost hear His footfall
E7 Am Dm6 E Am
On the threshold of the door
B7 Em B7 Em E7 Am E7
And my heart my heart is longing
Am G D G
To be with Him evermore
How to play I Am Waiting For The Dawning
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The first identified chord is E. 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.