My Fathers World
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Intro
G D/F# G
C G/B Dsus4 D
Em D/F# G Am
C D Gsus4 G
[Verso 1]
G D/F# G
This is my Father's world
C G/B Dsus4 D
And to my listening ears
Em D/F# G Am
All nature sings, and round me rings
C D Gsus4 G
The music of the spheres
G D/F# G
This is my Father's world
C G/B Dsus4 D
I rest here in the thought
Em D/F# G Am
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
C D Gsus4 G
His hand the wonders brought
[Refrão]
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C G/B D
Forever on the throne
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C D Gsus4 G
This is my Father's world
[Verso 2]
G D/F# G
This is my Father's world
C G/B Dsus4 D
The birds, their carols raise
Em D/F# G Am
The morning light, the lily white
C D Gsus4 G
Declare their Maker's praise
G D/F# G
This is my Father's world
C G/B Dsus4 D
He shines in all that's fair
Em D/F# G Am
In rustling grass I hear Him pass
C D Gsus4 G
He's speaking everywhere
[Refrão]
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C G/B D
Forever on the throne
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C D Gsus4 G
This is my Father's world
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C G/B D
Forever on the throne
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C D Gsus4 G
This is my Father's world
[Verso 3]
G D/F# G
This is my Father's world
C G/B Dsus4 D
So let me not forget
Em D/F# G Am
That though the wrong seems often strong
C D Gsus4 G
God is the Ruler yet
G D/F# G
This is my Father's world
C G/B Dsus4 D
Why should my heart be sad
Em D/F# G Am
He is the King, let heaven sing
C D Gsus4 G
And let the Earth be glad
[Refrão]
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C G/B D
Forever on the throne
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C D Gsus4 G
This is my Father's world
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C G/B D
Forever on the throne
D
He reigns
Em
He reigns
C D Gsus4 G
This is my Father's world
How to play My Fathers World
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.