O Christ Draw Near
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Interlude]
D Dsus D Dsus
[Verse 1]
D Bm
O Christ, who waited for the chosen time
G
to join yourself with fragile humankind,
A
draw near enough to catch our falling tears
A7
and weep your own with us—
D A Bm D/F# G D/F# A
O Christ, draw near! O Christ, draw near!
D A Bm D/F# G D/F# A
Near! O Christ, draw near!
[Verse 2]
D Bm
O Christ, who hid within your mother's womb,
G
you know the seeds we hide that wait to bloom
A
draw near enough to reach us through these fears
A7
and breathe your peace on us
D A Bm D/F# G D/F# A
O Christ, draw near! O Christ, draw near!
D A Bm D/F# G D/F# A
Near! O Christ, draw near!
[Verse 3]
D Bm
O Christ, who knows the tenderness of flesh,
G
the sting of longing and the rush of breath,
A
draw near enough our whispered pleas to hear
A7
and answer all our cries
D A Bm D/F# G D/F# A
O Christ, draw near! O Christ, draw near!
D A Bm D/F# G D/F# A A7
Near! O Christ, draw near!
[Verse 4]
D Bm
O Christ, who came to draw us to himself,
G
to open doors and tear the veil of death,
A
draw near enough to walk beside us here
A7
and lead us all back home
D
O Christ, draw near.
How to play O Christ Draw Near
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.