Lord Have Mercy
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Capo 4
Intro: G C G C
verse 1
G C
From where I stand
It's hard to see
Beyond this storm
In front of me
Em C G
You are my relief
verse 2
G C
My anxious heart
In search of peace
Here in the dark
I will believe
Em C G
You are my relief
Chorus
Em C G D
Lord, have mercy, It's an emergency
Em C G D
I cannot stand against, These waves that are crashing in
Em C G D
Lord, have mercy, Open my eyes to see
Em C G D
You are still in control You reign above it all
verse 3
G C
Oh, come what may
I'll always know
Your arms are safe
They won't let go
Em C G
You are my relief
Yes, You are my relief
Bridge
C G Em D
In every circumstance, I will be in Your hands
You are my confidence, You never fail
When the foundation shakes, You are my saving grace
You never come too late, You never fail
How to play Lord Have Mercy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.