I Will Rise
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I Will Rise: By Chris Tomlin
Key: B
INTRO: G#m7 F# B E
VERSE 1:
G#m7 E
There's a peace I've come to know
B F#
though my heart and flesh may fail
G#m7 E
There's an anchor for my soul
B F#
I can say: “It is well”
PRE-CHORUS:
B F#
Jesus, has overcome
G#m E
and the grave is overwhelmed
B/D# F#/A#
The victory is won
G#m E
He is risen from the dead
CHORUS:
B F#
And I Will Rise when he calls my name
G#m E
No more sorrow; no more pain
B F#
I Will Rise, on Eagle's wings
G#m7 E B/D# Esus2
Before my God fall on my knees, and rise
E/G# F#
I Will Rise
VERSE 2:
G#m7 E
There's a day that's drawing near
B F#
when the darkness breaks to light
G#m7 E
and the shadow's disappear
B F#
and my faith shall be my eyes
Pre-Chorus:
Chorus
Bridge
F# E B F#
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
E B F#
Worthy is the Lamb! And I hear the
E B F#
cry of every longing heart,
E B F#
Worthy is the Lamb
(Repeat Bridge)
E B F#
Worthy is the Lamb
INTERLUDE: B F# G#m7 E
How to play I Will Rise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.