O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
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G D G D G D7 D
1.O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise,
G C G D7 G
the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
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2.My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim,
G C G D7 G
to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name.
G D G D G D7 D
3.Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease;
G C G D7 G
'tis music in the sinner's ears,'tis life, and health, and peace.
G D G D G D7 D
4.He breaks the power of canceled sin, he sets the prisoner free;
G C G D7 G
his blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me.
G D G D G D7 D
5.He speaks and listening to his voice, new life the dead receive;
G C G D7 G
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe.
G D G D G D7 D
6.Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosened tongues employ;
G C G D7 G
ye blind, behold your Savior come, and leap, ye lame for joy.
How to play O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
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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.