Morning Has Broken
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CAPO: 4
Intro: G C D Bm G C D C D
verse 1
G A
Morning has broken
D C G
Like the first morning
Bm Em
Blackbird has spoken
A D
Like the first bird
G C
Praise for the singing
G A
praise for the morning
D G C
Praise for the springing
D G
Fresh from the world
verse 2
A
Sweet the rain's new fall
D C G
Sunlit from heaven
Bm Em
Like the first dewfall
A D
on the first grass
G C
Praise for the sweetness
G Em A
Of the wet garden
D G C
Sprung in completeness
D G
Where His feet pass
verse 3
Bm
Mine is the sunlight
E D A
Mine is the morning
F#m
Born of the one light
B E
Eden saw play
A D
Praise with elation
A F#m B
Praise every morning
E A D
God's recreation
E A
Of the new day
verse 4
G C
Morning has broken
D C G
Like the first morning
Bm Em
Blackbird has spoken
A D
Like the first bird
G C
Praise for the singing
G Em A
praise for the morning
D G C
Praise for the springing
D G
Fresh from the world
How to play Morning Has Broken
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 G. 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.