Is Heaven Good Enough For You
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[Intro ]- D
(verse 1)
G D G
Heard the preacher at the service,
G D G
Declare you'd gone home that day,
Cadd9 G
To meet the maker and his servants,
A D
And take a rest amidst his grace,
(verse 2)
G D G
He said now that you're in heaven,
G D G
your trials on earth are through,
Cadd9 G
But I didn't hear him mention,
D G
If heaven's good enough for you,
(verse 3)
G D G
He claimed you feel no more sorrow,
G D G
Since you're free from all life's fears,
Cadd9 G
But can the blessed on God's mountain,
A D
Love you more than I down here,
(verse 4)
G D G
I was raised not to question
G D G
promises the Bible makes,
Cadd9 G
But how could the Almighty,
D G
Make such a terrible mistake,
Cadd9 G
Did the Lord's illumination,
Cadd9 D
Shine upon you from his throne,
Cadd9 G A D
When he witnessed my sweet angel suffer on the long road home,
(lead chords - C - G - C - D - C - G - D - G)
(ending verse)
G D G
If there's really no more teardrops,
D G
And the streets are paved with gold,
Cadd9 G
Send me down some reassurance
A D
I don't believe what I've been told
G D G D G
If there's really is a Kingdom where you start your life anew
Cadd9 G
Won't you please somehow convince me,
D G
That Heaven's good enough for you,
How to play Is Heaven Good Enough For You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.