Lift Up Your Hands
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Intro: D-Gm-D-Gm
D Gm D Am-D7
Life is not all that bad, my friend, hmmm
G
If you believe in yourself
A
If you believe there's someone
F#m
Who walks through life with you
B Em
You'll never be alone
A
Just learn to reach out,
F#m
And open your heart
B Em
Lift up hands to God,
A D
And He'll show you the way.
Chorus
Am D7 G A/G
And He said, "Cast your burdens upon Me
F#m B
Those who are heavily laden,
Em A
Come to Me, all of you who are tired
D Am-D7-
Of carrying heavy loads,
G A/G
For the yoke I will give you is easy
F#m B
And My burden is light
Em A D
Come to Me and I will give you rest."
Interlude: D-Gm
D Gm
When you feel the world
D Am-D7
Is tumblin' down on you,
G
And you have no one
A F#m-B
That you can hold on to,
Em
Just face the rising sun
A
And you'll see hope,
F#m B
And there's no need to run
Em
Lift up your hands to God,
A D
And He'll make you feel all right.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Chorus moving chords 1/2 step higher,
except last word)
D#-G#m-D#
... rest
How to play Lift Up Your Hands
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 D. 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.