Magnificat
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Intro: F F C C
Verse
F
My soul magnifies the Lord
C
My spirit rejoices in my Savior
F
He has seen the humble state of my heart
C C/B Am G
And now all will call me blessed
[Refrão]
C C/B Am
Praise the almighty God, He's done great things for us
F G C G
Holy is His name.
C C/B Am
His mercy is free for those who fear His justice
D/F# Em
May generation to generation
F G C
loudly proclaim his fame
Instrumental: F F C C
Verse:
F
He has shown the strength of His hands
C/E C
And brought down the mighty from their pretense
F
He scattered the pride in their hearts
C C/B Am G
And lifted the lowly to meet Him
[Refrão]
C G/B Am
Praise the almighty God, He's done great things for us
F G C G
Holy is His name.
C C/B Am
His mercy is free for those who fear His justice
D/F# G Em
May generation to generation
F G C
loudly proclaim His fame
Bridge
Am G F
He has filled the hungry with good things
Dm C/E Fma7
And the rich He sent empty away
F C/E Dm
He hath remembered His servant Israel
Am G D/F# F
And we will remember Him always, always
[Refrão]
C G/B Am G
Praise the almighty God, He's done great things for us
F G C G C G/B
Holy is His name. His mercy is free
Am
for those who fear his justice
G D/F# G Em G C
May generation to generation proclaim his fame
How to play Magnificat
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.