Lament
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Intro: E F#m C#m (2x)
Verse
E F#m C#m
I'm Mary and I'm Martha all at the same time
E F#m C#m
I'm sitting at His feet and yet I'm dying to be recognized
E F#m C#m
I am a picture of contentment and I am dissatisfied
A B A B
Why is it easy to work but hard to rest sometimes
A B A B
Sometimes, sometimes
Interlude: E F#m C#m (2x)
Verse
E F#m C#m
I'm restless, and I rustle like a thousand tall trees
E F#m C#m
I'm twisting and I'm turning in an endless daydream
E F#m C#m B
You wrestle me at night and I wake in search of You
C#m B A B
But try as I might, I just can't catch You
A B A B A B
But I want to, 'cause I need You, yes, I need You
A B
I can't catch You, but I want to
Bridge
E F#m
How long, how long until I'm home?
C#m A
I'm so tired, so tired of running
E F#m
How long until You come for me?
C#m A
I'm so tired, so tired of running
E F#m
How long, how long until I'm home?
C#m A
I'm so tired, so tired of running
E F#m
How long until You come for me?
C#m A
I'm so tired, so tired of running
C#m A
I'm so tired, so tired of running
C#m A
I'm so tired, so tired of running
Outro
E F#m C#m (2x)
How to play Lament
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.