If It Be Your Will - Leonard Cohen

If It Be Your Will

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Intro: B
 
E F#m D C#m
If it be your will, that I speak no more
E F#m A E
And my voice be still, as it was before
C#m B C#m B
I will speak no more, I shall abide until
A E B
I am spoken for, if it be your will
E F#m D C#m
If it be your will, that a voice be true
E F#m A E
From this broken hill, I will sing to you
C#m B C#m B
From this broken hill, all your praises they shall ring
A E B
If it be your will, to let me sing
 
( E F#m D C#m )
( E F#m A E )
 
C#m B C#m B
From this broken hill, all your praises they shall ring
A E B
If it be your will, to let me sing
E F#m D C#m
If it be your will, if there is a choice
E F#m A E
Let the rivers fill, let the hills rejoice
C#m B C#m B
Let your mercy spill, on all these burning hearts in hell
A E B
If it be your will, to make us well
E F#m D C#m
And draw us near, and bind us tight
E F#m A E
All your children here, in their rags of light
C#m B C#m B
In our rags of light, all dressed to kill
A E B E
And end this night, if it be your will, if it be your will

How to play If It Be Your Will

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

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.

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