It Is Well
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B F# F#7 B
When peace like a river attendeth my way
G#m C# C#sus C# F#
When sorrows like sea billows roll
B E C#/F F#
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
B/D# E B/F# F# B
It is well, it is well with my soul
B F# F#7 B
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
G#m C# C#sus C# F#
Let blessed assurance control
B E C#/F F#
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate
B/D# E B/F# F# B
And hath shed his own blood for my soul
B B/D# F# F#7 B
It is well (It is well) With my soul (with my soul)
B B/D# E B/F# F# B G#m B
It is well, it is well with my soul
Ab Eb Eb7 Ab
My sin, O the bliss of this glorious thought
Fm Bb Bbsus Bb Eb
My sin, not in part but in whole
Ab Db Bb/D Eb
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
Eb/Db Ab/C Db Ab/E Eb Ab
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord O my soul
Ab Ab/C Eb Eb7 Ab
It is well (It is well) With my soul (with my soul)
Ab Ab/C Db Ab/Eb Eb Ab
It is well, it is well with my soul
Db
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight
Bbm Eb Ab Ab/Gb
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
Db/F Gb Eb/G Ab
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend
Db/F Gb Db/Ab Ab Db
Even so, it is well with my soul
Db Db/F Ab Ab7 Db
It is well (It is well) With my soul (with my soul)
Db Db/F Gb Db/Ab Ab Db
It is well, it is well with my soul
Db Db/F Gb Db/Ab Ab Db
It is well, it is well with my soul
How to play It Is Well
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.