I Wonder As I Wander
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[Verso 1]
Am C Dm
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
Am Dm7 Am
How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
C Em
For poor ord'n'ry people like you and like I
Am Em Am Dm
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
[Verso 2]
Am C Dm
When Mary birthed Jesus, 'twas in a cow's stall
Am Dm7 Am
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
C Em
But high from God's heaven a star's light did fall
Am Em Am Dm
And the promise of ages it did then recall
[Verso 3]
Am C Dm
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
Am Dm7 Am
A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing
C Em
Or all of God's angels in heav'n for to sing
Am Em Am Dm
He surely could have it, 'cause he was the King
How to play I Wonder As I Wander
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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.