I'm Bound For The Promised Land
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Intro
A G D A7 D
[Verso 1]
D A7
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
D A7
And cast a wishful eye
D G D
To Canaan's fair and happy land
A7 D
Where my possessions lie
D A7
I am bound for the promised land
D A7
I’m bound for the promised land
D G D
Oh who will come and go with me
A7 D
I am bound for the promised land
Interlude
A G D A7 D
[Verso 2]
D A7
O'er all those wide extended plains
D A7
Shine on eternal day
D G D
There God the Son forever reigns
A7 D
And scatters night away
D A7
I am bound for the promised land
D A7
I’m bound for the promised land
D G D
Oh who will come and go with me
A7 D
I am bound for the promised land
Interlude
A G D A7 D
[Verso 3]
D A7
No chilling winds nor poisonous breath
D A7
Can reach that healthful shore
D G D
Sickness and sorrow pain and death
A7 D
Are felt and feared no more
D A7
I am bound for the promised land
D A7
I’m bound for the promised land
D G D
Oh, who will come and go with me
A7 D
I am bound for the promised land
Interlude
A G D A7 D
[Verso 4]
D A7
When shall I reach that happy place
D A7
And be forever blessed
D G D
When shall I see my Father's face
A7 D
And in His bosom rest
D A7
I am bound for the promised land
D A7
I’m bound for the promised land
D G D
Oh who will come and go with me
A7 D
I am bound for the promised land
How to play I'm Bound For The Promised Land
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.