Lifting Me Up
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D
[Verse 1]
D
At my lowest
Em D G
I Am not alone
D
You are with me
Em D A
And You won't let go
[Pre-Chorus]
G
I'm not down for the count
D
Though it looks like I am
Bm
I need only be still
A
And watch Your mighty hand
G
Fighting my battles
D G
I know where my help comes from
[Chorus]
D
You're lifting me up
A
Raising my hand
Bm
Giving me strength
G
When I have none left
F#m
My shield and defender
A
With me forever
Em
I know I'm not done
A
Cause I feel Your love
[Post-Chorus]
D
Lifting me up
Em D G
Oh-oh-oh
[Verse 2]
D
I will trust You
Em D G
Even when it's hard
D
I hold Your promise
Em D A
Here inside my heart
[Pre-Chorus]
G
That I'm not down for the count
D
I'll see victory again
Bm
I need only be still
A
And watch Your mighty hand
G
Fighting my battles
D G A
I know wh?re my help comes from....
[Chorus]
D
You're lifting me up
A
Raising my hand
Bm
Giving me strength
G
When I have none left
F#m
My shield and defender
A
With me forever
Em
I know I'm not done
A
Cause I feel Your love
[Post-Chorus]
D
Lifting me up
Em D G A
Oh-oh-oh....
[Bridge]
D
Out of the darkness
A
Into the light
Em
You're lifting me up
G
Holding me tight
D
Out of my burdens
A
Into Your hope
Em
You're lifting me up
Bm
Oh, and You'll never
A G
No, never let go
[Chorus]
D
You're lifting me up
A
Raising my hand
Bm
Giving me strength
G
When I have none left
F#m
My shield and defender
A
With me forever
Em
I know I'm not done
A
Cause I feel Your love
D
You're lifting me up
A
Raising my hand
Bm
Giving me strength
G
When I have none left
F#m
My shield and defender
A
With me forever
Em
I know I'm not done
G
Cause I feel Your love
[Post-Chorus]
A D
Lifting me up
Em D G
Oh-oh-oh
D
You're lifting me up
Em D G
Oh-oh-oh
D
You're lifting me up
How to play Lifting Me Up
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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.