Lift Your Head Weary Sinner
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Intro:
Em C D Em (x2)
Em
Lift your head weary sinner,
Em
the river's just ahead
Em
Down the path of forgiveness,
Em
salvation's waiting there
Em
You built a mighty fortress
Em
10,000 burdens high
C
Love is here to lift you up,
D Em
here to lift you high
[Refrão] Em
If you're lost and wandering
Come stumbling in like a prodigal child
C
See the walls start crumbling
D Em
Let the gates of glory open wide
Interlude:
Em C D
verse :
Em
All who've strayed and walked away,
Em
unspeakable things you've done
Em
Fix your eyes on the mountain,
Em
let the past be dead and gone
Em
Come all saints and sinners,
Em
you can't outrun God
C
Whatever you've done can't overcome
D Em
the power of the blood
Chorus: (x2)
Bridge:
C D Em (2x)
C D
Oooo-Ohhhh, Oooo-Ohhhh,
Em
Oooo-Ohhhh, Oooo-Ohhhh,
(building slowly) (x8)
Chorus: (x2)
End before ’open wideâ?
How to play Lift Your Head Weary Sinner
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.