Jesus I Lift My Eyes
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[Intro ]
Em Bm D G – Em Bm G G
Verse 1
Em Bm D G
When sins and fears prevailing rise
Em Bm G
And fainting hope almost expires
Em Bm D G
Jesus to Thee I lift my eyes
Em Bm G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em Bm D G
Are you not mine, my living Lord
Em Bm G
And can my hope, my comfort die
Em A D A G
Fixed on the everlasting word
Em A D A G
That word which built the earth and sky
Chorus
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A F#m7 G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A D
To Thee I lift my eyes
Verse 2
Em Bm D G
Here let my faith unshaken dwell
Em Bm G
Immovable the promise stands
Em A D A G
Not all the powers of earth or hell
Em A D A G
Can e're dissolve the sacred bands
Em A D A G
Jesus to Thee I lift my eyes
Chorus
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A F#m7 G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A D
To Thee I lift my eyes
Bridge
Bm
Here oh my soul Thy trust repose
D
If Jesus is forever mine
Bm
Not death itself that last of foes
G A
Can break a union so divine
Solo / Break
Em A F#m7 G
Em A D
Chorus
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A F#m7 G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A F#m7 G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A F#m7 G
To Thee I breathe my soul's desires
Em A F#m7 G
Jesus, I lift my eyes
Em A D
To Thee I lift my eyes
How to play Jesus I Lift My Eyes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.