It Is Well
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F#m D
We just somebody running You just somebody running
A E
We just somebody running We never saw it coming
F#m D
We just somebody running You just somebody running
A E
We just somebody running We never saw it
F#m D
When the heartaches and the headaches
A E
Take my breath away
F#m D A E
When the sunshine and the moonlight burn my skin
F#m D
When the sadness overwhelms us
A E
And troubled water rises
F#m D A E
When the reason for my bleeding don't make sense
F#m E
And I'm not, I'm not in control
F#m D A E
When my world comes crashing down around my head
F#m D A E
And I, I feel like I got nothing left
F#m D A E
Oh, Oh, I'm not in control oh oh
D E F#m
But it is well with my soul
F#m D
When oppression and depression
Have their way with me
F#m D A E
When the hurting and the healing feel the same
F#m D
When the sadness overwhelms us
And troubled water rises
F#m D A E
When the reason for my bleeding don't make sense
F#m E
And I'm not, I'm not in control
F#m D A E
When my world comes crashing down around my head
F#m D A E
And I, I feel like I got nothing left
F#m D A E
Oh, Oh, I'm not in control oh oh
D E F#m
But it is well with my soul
D E F#m
In the sadness that is tearing at my soul
D E F#m
I remember that you always had control
D E F#m
Your love is crystal clear
F#m D
We just somebody running You just somebody running
A E
We just somebody running We never saw it coming
F#m D
We just somebody running You just somebody running
A E
We just somebody running We never saw it
F#m D A E
When my world comes crashing down around my head
F#m D A E
And I, I feel like I got nothing left
F#m D A E
Oh, Oh, I'm not in control oh oh
D E F#m
But it is well with my soul
How to play It Is Well
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.