I Believe
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Intro: Am F9 C G (x2)
Am F9/A C G/C
In a land far away, Time stood still, Long ago,
Am F9/A C G/C
There were shepherds in fields, Or at least this is how,
Am F9/C C G/C
The story goes (-2-3-4|1-2-3-4), The story goes(-2-3-4|1-2-3-4)
Am F9/A C G/C
Woman with child, And an inn with no room,
Am F9/A C G/C
Born in a manger, Foretelling a tomb,
Am F9/C C Em
This is how (-2-3-4|1-2-3-4), The story goes(-2-3-4|1-2-3-4)
F2 C2/A
But it is more than a fable, And it's more than a fairytale,
Dm7 C/E G
And more than my mind can conceive (-2-3-4)
Eb Ab Bb
I believe, The Wiseman saw,
Ab - Cm Bb Ab
The baby boy the angels called the son of God
Eb Ab Bb
Heaven's child, The great I am,
Cm Eb/Bb Ab
Born to take away my sins, through nailed pierced hands
Eb/G Ab Bb - HOLD
Emmanuel has come, I believe -
Am F9 C G
(( Interlude: 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 ))
Am F9 C G
Two thousand years, Still the story lives on,
Am F9 C G
God's gift to us, Sent to earth Wrapped in flesh,
Am - F9 C - Em
His only son, His only son
F Am7
And the heartbeat of heaven, Confounded our wisdom,
Dm7 C/E Gsus
But it's still the simple truth, That sets me free
Eb Ab Bb
I believe, The Wiseman saw,
Ab - Cm Bb Ab
The baby boy the angels called the son of God
Eb Ab Bb
Heaven's child, The great I am,
Cm Eb/Bb Ab
Born to take away my sins, through nailed pierced hands
Eb/G Ab Bb Ab Bb Cm
Emmanuel has come (-2-3-4), I believe (-2-3-4 |1-2-3-4 )
Ab Bb Cm
Precious child How can it be,
Ab9 Bb Cm
that God's great plan For history
Ab Ddim Cm
Would send you to The, lonely tree,
Bb/Ab-Ab Bb/Ab-Ab (HOLD )
That you would come,… For one like me,…
F C/E
I believe In a cross,
Dm C Bb
I believe he came For one, he came for all
F C/E
Heavens child became a man,
Dm C Bb
Gave his life for me, In spite of all I am
F/A Bb F/C Dm F/A Bb F/C Dm
I believe (-2-3-4|1-2-3-4 ),I believe (-2-3-4|1-2-3-4 ),
F/A Bb C - HOLD
Oh I believe, Christmas lives in me, I believe -
Dm C/Bb-Bb Bb/F-F F/C-C Dm
(( Outro: 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 | 1-2-3-4 |1-2-3-4 || 1 ))
How to play I Believe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.