Joaquin Contreras
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Intro: E C#m A
[Verso 1]
E
God, it's happening again, I can't sleep
Every thought I bury cuts way too deep
C#m
Been lying here for hours staring into the dark
A
Nothing but the weight of everything falling apart
[Pré-Refrão]
E
I know I need to let this go
But I don't know how anymore
C#m
Too proud to ask You to pull me out
A
But here I am, knocking at Your door
[Refrão]
E
Take every memory ingrained in me
The ones that keep me up at night
C#m C#m7
I'm laying it all down at Your feet
A
God, I'm done with this fight
E
Take every memory ingrained in me
I'm handing it all to You
C#m
I don't wanna carry this anymore
A
God, carry me through
E C#m A
[Verso 2]
E
I let the darkness back in again
Didn't even fight it, just let it in
C#m
I got wounds I keep pretending aren't there
A
Too proud to bring them to You in prayer
[Pré-Refrão]
E
I keep telling myself I'm fine
But I'm barely holding the line
C#m
Said I was done running from You
A
But here I am every single time
[Refrão]
E
Take every memory ingrained in me
The ones that keep me up at night
C#m C#m7
I'm laying it all down at Your feet
A
God, I'm done with this fight
E
Take every memory ingrained in me
I'm handing it all to You
C#m
I don't wanna carry this anymore
A
God, carry me through
[Verso 3]
E
They say I haven't been myself
I've lost so much and it shows
C#m
Every part of who I was
A
Feels like someone I used to know
E
But You know me better than I know myself
You knew this moment before I fell
C#m
So I'm done pretending I have it together tonight
A
I'm just gonna come to You and step into Your light
[Ponte]
C#m
You never left, I just stopped looking
G#m A
You never moved, I just stopped seeking
C#m
Every time I thought I was too far gone
A
You were already there with Your arms open
C#m
I don't need to understand the why
G#m A
I just need to know You're here tonight
C#m
Right here in the middle of all of this
G#m A
God, that's enough, that's enough
C#m
You are good when nothing feels good
G#m
You are here when I thought You never would
A C#m
You are God in my three AM
And I'm choosing to believe that again
[Refrão]
E
Take every memory ingrained in me
I'm laying them all at Your feet tonight
C#m
I'm not fighting this alone anymore
A
God, You're the reason I'm alright
E
Take every memory ingrained in me
I'm handing it all to You
C#m
I don't wanna carry this anymore
A E
God, I know You'll carry me through
Outro:
You carry me through
C#m
Even when I can't move
A
You carry me through
God, I know You will
E
Take it all, take it all
Every fear, every wall
C#m
I don't wanna hold it anymore
A
God, I'm Yours
E
Just take it all
I'm Yours
How to play Joaquin Contreras
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 E. 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.