O Be Still My Soul
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
D Em D G D D Em D A
D Em D G A Bm Asus A D
[Verso 1]
D Em D G D
O be still my soul though the sorrows toll
D Em D A D
And the thunders roar all around me
D Em D G A Bm
I have found dry land in my Father's hands
Asus A D
I will rest on the shores that He keeps
[Verso 2]
D Em D G D
High above it all, over anxious thoughts
D Em D Asus D
There's an ancient song that attends me
D Em D G A Bm
From the lullaby to the martyrs cry
Asus A D
It is well, it is well, I will sing
[Refrão]
G D G A Bm
I will wait upon the Lord, I will wait upon the Lord
Em D G
Where my faith remains secure
Asus A
Where my heart will rest assured
[Verso 3]
D Em D G D
Though the road is long, let my soul be drawn
D Em D A D
To the holy fire that rekindles
D Em D G A Bm
From the crimson dawn to the midnight song
Asus A D
Let the word of the Lord gently lead
[Refrão]
G D G A Bm
I will wait upon the Lord, I will wait upon the Lord
Em D G
Where my faith remains secure
Asus A
Where my heart will rest assured
[Verso 4]
D Em D G D
When the heavens call as the shadows fall
D Em D Asus D
And the angel song beckons sweetly
D Em D G A Bm
With my final breath, let my tongue confess
Asus A D
It is well, it is well, I will sing
[Refrão]
G D
I will stand before the Lord
G A Bm
I will stand before the Lord
Em D G
Where my faith shall be made sight
Asus A
On the shores of endless light
Tag:
D Em D G A Bm
I have found dry land in my Father's hands
Asus A D
I will rest on the shores that He keeps
How to play O Be Still My Soul
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 D. 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.