Now is the Time
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C G Em7 Bm7
The winds are blowing through again,
D C
So we must follow.
C G Em7 Bm7
A people daring to believe
D
We can change tomorrow,
Am7 G D
And be the miracle of light,
G C
And we won't give up the fight.
D C G D
Now is the time for us to shine,
C G D
Shine with the face of Christ divine.
C G Am G
No compromise, for all heaven cries,
A
Now is the time.
C G Em7 Bm7 Dx2
The river's running through again rejuvenating,
For everything you touch you change,
And we've all been changing.
Am7 G D
We're a city shining on a hill,
G C
Tell this world you're shining still,
G C
Tell this world you always will.
C D/C C D/C C D/C Em
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus, King of lights.
Jesus, Jesus, raise a church that's shining bright
C
I want to follow but what does it mean,
Em
To live in this world and keep everything clean.
C
Nothing I own here is ever my own,
Em
When I live in the mercy and blessing you've shown.
C
I lay down my rights; see the world through your eyes,
Em
And fight for the hungry who pay for our lives,
C
I want to have you in all of my world.
Em C D
So Jesus consume me, flow through me, cos now is the time for us to shine
Solo Chords: C Am7 Em Em C (something like that)
Written by Delirious?/Matt Redman ©2005 Curious? Music UK
How to play Now is the Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.