I Will Lift My Eyes
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INTRO: ||: F#m | D | A | E E/G# :|| (2x)
|| F#m | D2 | A | E | D2 | D2 |
Verse 1:
A F#m7(4) E
God, my God, I cry out
D
Your be-loved needs You now
A F#m7(4) E
God, be near, calm my fear
D2
And take my doubt
Verse 2:
God, my God, let Mercy sing
Her melody over me
God, right here all I bring
Is all of me
PRE-Chorus:
A/C# D2 E F#m7(4)
Your kindness is what pulls me up
A/C# D2 Esus E
Your love is all that draws me in
[Refrão] A E
I will lift my eyes to the Maker
F#m7 D
Of the mountains I can’t climb
A E
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
F#m7 D2
Of the oceans raging wild
A E
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
F#m7 D2
Of the hurt I hold in-side
A E D2
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You
BRIDGE:
F#m E/G# A D2
'Cause You are and You were and You will be for-ever
F#m E/G# D2
The Lover I need to save me
F#m E/G# A Bm7 F#m
'Cause You fashioned the earth and You hold it to-gether, God
Esus E
So hold me now (to Chorus)
OUTRO:
A F#m7(4) E D2
God, my God, I cry out, Your be-loved needs You now
How to play I Will Lift My Eyes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#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.