Keep Me Near
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E
Jesus keep me near to Your heart,
C#m A E
For outside of You I'm lost.
E
Draw me in the tide of Your will,
C#m A E
Lead me as I yield myself to You.
B
Keep me near Your heart,
E/G# A
Keep me near Your heart.
verse 2:
E
Rescue me in weakness of mind,
C#m A E
When distraction conquers me.
E
Keep me in Your shadow, O Lord,
C#m A E
Give me grace to follow where You lead.
B
Keep me near Your heart,
E/G# A
Keep me near Your heart.
[Refrão] A E
For You are everything that is beautiful,
A E/G# B
And You are all that I long to see in me.
A E
You are everything that is beautiful;
G#m7 E B C#m A E
Breathe Your desires in me.
verse 3:
E
Keep me in the place where You are,
C#m A E
For Your presence is my joy.
E
Break my selfish nature and pride ,
C#m A E
Mould a life of loyalty to You.
B
Keep me near Your heart,
E/G# A
Keep me near Your heart.
B/D# E B/F#
Keep me near Your heart,
B A/C# B/D# E
Keep me near, whoah
Mid section
E C#m A E x2
A
Form in us a heart of divine beauty,
B E/G#
Form in us a heart of divine beauty,
A B/D# E B/F# 1. E/G# 2. B
Form in us a heart of divine beauty.
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How to play Keep Me Near
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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.