Messiah
View chords used in this chart
Gm F C A# Cm A# D7
verse 1
Gm F C D#
I am the promise that you cannot keep
A# Cm A# D7
Reap what you sow ,Find what you seek
Gm F C D#
I am the sorceress down in the deep
A# Cm A# D7
I am the earth under your feet
Gm F A# Cm
I am the moon with no light of my own
Cm A# D7
You are the sun, guarding your throne
Gm F A# Cm
I heard the angels whisper to me
Cm A# D7
"Look for the signs, he is the one."
Chorus
Gm F D# A#
I'll light a candle here in the dark
Cm A# D7
Making my way to your heart
Gm F D# A#
I'll cast a spell that you can't undo
Cm A# D7 Gm
Till you wake up and you find that you love me too
Gm F D# A#
Cm A# D7 Gm
Till you wake up and you find that you love me too
Gm F D# A#
Cm A# D7 Gm
verse 2
Gm F C D#
I'll be the bride that is married to life
A# Cm A# D7
You are the day, I am the night
Gm F C D#
Leave you a blanket of silver and gold
A# Cm A# D7
I'll keep you warm, do what I'm told
Gm F A# Cm
I need your strength it will keep me from harm
Cm A# D7
I'll be your Queen, safe in your arms
Gm F A# Cm
Don't want to get to the end of my days
Cm A# D7
Saying I wasn't to made
Chorus
Gm F D# A#
I'll light a candle here in the dark
Cm A# D7
Making my way to your heart
Gm F D# A#
I'll cast a spell that you can't undo
Cm A# D7 Gm
Till you wake up and you find that you love me too
Gm F D# A#
Cm A# D7 Gm
Till you wake up and you find that you love me too
Gm F D# A#
Cm A# D7 Gm
How to play Messiah
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 Gm. 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.