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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Capo 3
 
[Verse 1]
G Am7
We've built our stained-glass castles
Em C
Reaching to the sky
G Am7
At our best to show Your glory
Em C
At our worst to show our pride
G Am7
We've raised our hands in worship
Em C
And our fist to stake our claim
G Am7
We've done so much good and so much harm
Em C
All in Your great name
 
[Pre-chorus]
D
But when I think about what has
C
The power to change the world
D
It could all be said with just one word
C D
Kindness
 
[Chorus]
G
What if we lived with a heart of kindness
D
What if we loved like we've been loved
Em D
If that's all that we're remembered for
C
Well, let that be enough
Bm
So, when they stand and tell the stories
D
Of who we are and what we've done
Em D
Of a thousand things that we could leave behind us
Em
If they say just one word
D/F# G
Well, let that word be kindness
 
[Verse 2]
G Am7
Let our hearts be quick to listen
Em C
And our lips be slow to speak
G Am7
Let us wrap ourselves in mercy
Em C
compassion, and humility
G Am7
We're reaching past the lines
Em C
That words like us and them have drawn
G Am7 Em C
Knowing we'll find common ground together at the cross
 
[Chorus]
G
What if we lived with a heart of kindness
D
What if we loved like we've been loved
Em D
If that's all that we're remembered for
C
Well, let that be enough
Bm
So, when they stand and tell the stories
D
Of who we are and what we've done
Em D
Of a thousand things that we could leave behind us
Em
If they say just one word
D/F# G
Well, let that word be kindness
 
[Interlude]
G D
-
Em D
Kindness
 
[Bridge]
 
C D
I can forgive because I've been forgiven
Bm
And I can show mercy
C
Because its mercy I've received
C
It's the kindness of my Father
D
That brought me back to life
Bm C
And it's His kindness that still brings me to my knees
 
[Chorus]
G
I wanna live with a heart of kindness
D
I wanna love like I've been loved
Em D
If that's all that we're remembered for
C
Then let that be enough
Bm
And I wanna stand and tell the story
D
Of who You are and what You've done
Em D
How Your amazing love would bring You here to find us
Em D C
To rescue and redeem us in Your kindness
Em
Oh, let my life be
D/F# G D
A reflection of Your kindness
 
[Ending]
Em D C
We can change the world with kindness
 
Your kindness
G D
We can change the world with kindness
 
Kindness
Em D
We can change the world with kindness
 
You kindness
C
Kindness

How to play Kindness

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.

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