Lost Command - Linda Perry

Lost Command

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[Intro: ]Dm - F - G - Dm
 
Verse 1:
Dm F
Lord I feel I've lost command
G Dm
The ship I've built is crashing from my hands
Dm F
Everything seems so unclear
G Dm
My tattered sails have all but disappeared
 
Bridge:
C
There was a lightning crash right over me
Gm G Dm
It struck so hard my ship began to sink
C
Just as the sea began to take me down
Gm G Dm
Someone reached right in and rescued me
 
Dm - F - Gm - Dm
La la la la la la la
 
Verse 2:
Dm F
Stranded so very very long
Gm Dm
Lately Lord I just don't feel too strong
Dm F
See hopeless is carrying me away
Gm Dm
I'm on my knees and begging for today
 
Bridge:
C
There was a lightning crash right over me
Gm G Dm
It struck so hard my ship began to sink
C
Just as the sea began to take me down
Gm G Dm
Someone reached right in and rescued me
 
Chorus:
Dm F Gm Dm
Oh Lord hear my prayer, hear my prayer love will rescue me
Oh Lord hear my prayer yes I know I know I know you'll rescue me
 
C Gm G Dm
When your fear turns to faith, you'll find that you won't feel so alone
C Gm G A
When your weakness turns to strength, you'll find that your suddenly back home

How to play Lost Command

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 Dm. 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.

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