O For A Thousand Tounges
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O For a Thousand Tongues To Sing
Charles Wesley, Public Domain
E B7 E
O for a thousand tongues to sing
A B7
My great Redeemer’s praise
E F# B
My great Redeemer’s praise
E A B7
The glories of our God and King
E A
The triumphs of His grace
E B7
The triumphs of His grace
A B7 E
The triumphs of His grace
E B7 E
Jesus! The name that calms our fears
A B7
That bids our sorrows cease
E F# B
That bids our sorrows cease
E A B7
‘tis music in the sinner’s ears
E A
‘tis life and health and peace
E B7
‘tis life and health and peace
A B7 E
‘tis life and health and peace
E B7 E
He speaks, and listening to His voice
A B7
New life the dead receive
E F# B
New life the dead receive
E A B7
The mournful, broken hearts rejoice
E A
The humble poor believe
E B7
The humble poor believe
A B7 E
The humble poor believe
E B7 E
Hear Him you deaf; His praise you dumb
A B7
Your loosened tongues employ
E F# B
Your loosened tongues employ
E A B7
You blind, behold your Saviour comes
E A
And leap, you lame for joy!
E B7
And leap, you lame for joy!
A B7 E
And leap, you lame for joy!
E B7 E
My gracious Master and my God
A B7
Assist me to proclaim
E F# B
Assist me to proclaim
E A B7
To spread through all the earth abroad
E A
The honours of Your name
E B7
The honours of Your name
A B7 E
The honours of Your name
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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.