Lord of Eternity
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B Emaj7
Blessed is the man, Who walks in your favor
B Emaj7
Who loves all your words, And hides them like treasure
C#m C#m/B F# E
In the darkest place, Of his desperate heart
B
They are a light,
F# B
A strong, sure light.
B Emaj7
Sometimes I call out your name, But I cannot find you
B Emaj7
I look for your face, But you are not there,
C#m C#m/B F# E
By my sorrows Lord, Lift me to you,
B F# B
Lift me up to, your side.
Chorus
E G#m
Lord of Eternity, Father of mercy
E F# G#m
Look on my fain-ting soul,
E
Keeper of all the stars
G#m
Friend of the poorest heart,
E F# B
Touch me And make me whole.
INTRO TO NEXT VERSE
B A E
B Emaj7
If you are my defender, Who is against me?
B Emaj7
No one can trouble or harm me, If you are my strength,
C#m C#m/B F# E
All I ask, all I desire,
B F# B
Is to live in your house, All my days.
Chorus
E G#m
Lord of Eternity, Father of mercy
E F# G#m
Come to my trou-bled soul
E
Keeper of all the stars
G#m
Friend of the poorest heart,
E F# B
Touch me And make me whole.
Chorus
How to play Lord of Eternity
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.