It Is Well With My Soul
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verse 1
C G/B F C
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
Am D Gsus4 G
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
G/B C F D G
Whatever my lot, You have taught me to say,
C F C G C
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
[Refrão] C G
It is well
G C
with my soul,
C/E F G C
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
verse 2
C G/B F G C
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Am D Gsus4 G
Let this blessed assurance control,
C F D G
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
G/B C F C G F C F C
And has shed His own blood for my soul.
[Refrão] C G
It is well
G C
with my soul,
C/E F G C C/B Am G F G C G
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
verse 3
C G/B F G C
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
Am D Gsus4 G
My sin, not in part but the whole,
C C+ F D G
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
G/B C F C G C Csus4 C
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul
[Refrão] C G
It is well
G C
with my soul,
C/E F G Am Am/G F
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
C/E F G C F C F
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
verse 4
C G/B F G C
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
Am D Gsus4 G
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
C C+ F D G
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
G/B C F C G C
Even so, it is well with my soul.
[Refrão] C G
It is well
G C
with my soul,
C/E F G Am Am/G F
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
C/E F G C
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
How to play It Is Well With My Soul
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 C. 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.