Mi Shebeirach
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verse 1
A F#m C#m D E
Mi shebeirach avo-teinu
A F#m C#m D E
M'kor hab'racha l'imo-tei nu
F#m C#m
May the source of strength,
D A
Who blessed the ones before us,
Bm C#m Bm F#m
Help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing,
Bm D E A
and let us say, A---men.
verse 2
A F#m C#m D E
Mi shebeirach imo-teinu
A F#m C#m D E
M'kor habrachah l'avo-teinu
F#m C#m D A
Bless those in need of healing with r'fuah sh'leimah,
Bm C#m Bm F#m
The renewal of body, the renewal of spirit,
Bm D E A
and let us say, A---men.
How to play Mi Shebeirach
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 A. 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.