I Lift My Eyes Up
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[Intro: ]D G Bm A D Em A
Verse w/ Male Lead
D G Bm A
I Lift my Eyes Up To the Mountains
D Em A G A
Where does my Help come from
D G
My Help comes from you
Bm A D Em A
Maker of Heaven, Creator of the Earth
D G Bm A D Em A
(REPEAT VERSE w/ Female Lead)
Chorus:
D G D
Oh how i need you Lord
A D/F#
You are my only hope
G A G
You are my only friend
D G D
So i will wait for you
A D/F#
to come and rescue me
G A G
Come and give me life (echo "Give me Life")
(Verse Alternate Female and Male Lead)
(Chorus X 2 in Harmony)
D G Bm
You are my only hope
A D
you are my only friend
Em A G
i will wait for you
Repeat this to end
D G Bm
come and rescue me
A D
come and give me life
Em A G
i will wait for you (I Lift my eyes Up)
How to play I Lift My Eyes Up
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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.