Nearer My God To Thee
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Verse one
G C G D
Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee
G C G D7 G
E'em though it be a cross, that raí seth me
G C G G C D7
Still all my song would be, nearer, my God, to thee
G C G D7 G
Nearer my God tot hee, nearer to thee
Verse two
G C G D
Though, like the wanderer, the sung one down
G CG D7 G
Dark ness be over me, my resta stone
G C G G C D7
Yet in my dreams I'd be, nearer, my God, to thee
G C G D7 G
Nearer tothee, nearer to thee
Verse three
G C G D
There let the way appear, step sup to heaven
G C G D7 G
All that thousend est me, in mercy given
G C G G C D7
Angels to beck on me, nearer, my God, to thee
G C G D7 G
Nearer to thee, nearer to thee
Verse four
G C G D
Then, with my waking thoughts, bright with thy praise
G C G D7 G
Out of my stony grifes, bethel I'll raise
G C G G C D7
So by my woes to be, nearer, my God, to thee
G C G D7 G
Nearer to thee, nearer to thee
Verse five
G C G D
Or, if on joy ful wing, cleaving thes ky
G C G D7 G
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, up wards I fly
G C G G C D7
Still all my songs hall be, nearer, my God, to thee
G C G D7 G
Nearer to thee, nearer to thee
How to play Nearer My God To Thee
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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.