It Is Well
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Capo 5
verse 1
G D –Dsus2 C G
When peace like a river attendeth my way
Em A7 D Em A7
When sorrows like sea billows roll
G C A7 Dsus2
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
G C Dsus2 G C G
It is well, it is well, with my soul
[Refrão]
C D
?It is well, (it is well)
G C G
With my soul, (with my soul)?
C Em D/F# Dsus2 G C G
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
verse 2
G D –Dsus2 C G
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
Em A7 D Em A7
?My sin, not in part but the whole
G C A7 Dsus2
?Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
G C Dsus2 G C G
?Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
[Refrão]
C D
?It is well, (it is well)
G C G
With my soul, (with my soul)?
C Em D/F# Dsus2 G C G
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
verse 3
G D –Dsus2 C G
Oh Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight
Em A7 D Em A7
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
G C A7 Dsus2
?The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend
G C Dsus2 G C G
Even so, it is well with my soul
[Refrão]
C D
?It is well, (it is well)
G C G
With my soul, (with my soul)?
C Em D/F# Dsus2 G C G
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 G. 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.