Love Abides
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Intro:
| D | G | A | D
Verse
D G
Hey, look how far we've come, do we know who we are?
A D
Stranded on a mountaintop trying to catch a falling star
D G
Here's to what we've left behind us, here's to what we've kept inside
A D
May the road that lies before us lead to a place where love abides
D G
I went walking with my baby through the early morning frost
A D
Saw three crosses on the roadside where three young souls were lost
D G
Guess, they're flying with the angels, Jesus took 'em for a ride
A D
High above the Rio Grande, they'll found a place where love abides
[Refrão] G Bm
You may cross your barren desert, you must walk your path a- lone
G A
But a sudden storm may blind you, shake your spirit to the bone
G Bm
Seeking shelter for a weary heart, somewhere to rest, somewhere to hide
G A D
Then somewhere down that troubled road, you find a place where love abides
Instrumental
| D | G | A | D (x2)
Verse
D G
Our people came across the water with their fearful untamed hearts
A D
Standing on a foreign shoreline praying for a brand new start
D G
Hand in hand across the mountains and the raging rivers wide
A D
'Til they reached the distant ocean or found a place where love abides
[Refrão] G Bm
You may cross your barren desert, you might walk your path a- lone
G A
But a sudden storm may blind you, shake your spirit to the bone
G Bm
Seeking shelter for a weary heart, somewhere to rest, somewhere to hide
G A D
Then somewhere down that troubled road, you find a place where love abides
D G
Hey, look how far we've come, do we know who we are?
A D
Stranded on a mountaintop trying to catch a falling star
How to play Love Abides
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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.