Open Hands
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Intro: Em7 C2 G Dsus
verse 1
Em7 C2
The sweetest sound, the highest praise,
G D
Is the letting go, of this life You gave.
Em7 C2
Our greatest prayer, an act of faith,
G D
Is an open hand; Lord have Your way.
[Refrão]
C2 G D D
Take it all - every hope, every dream, every plan.
C2 G D D
Take it all - every weight, all the shame and brokenness.
C2 G D Em7
Jesus, I surrender all - every victory and loss
C2 G D C2 D
Take it all, take it all 'till all I have is open hands.
Turn Gsus4 G G2 G
verse 2
Em7 C2
A clenching fist, a life of fear,
G D
A burden held, has no place here
Em7 C2
Cause You call me now to cast it all
G D
On the shoulders of the One who's strong.
[Refrão]
C2 G D D
Take it all - every hope, every dream, every plan.
C2 G D D
Take it all - every weight, all the shame and brokenness.
C2 G D Em7
Jesus, I surrender all - every victory and loss
C2 G D C2 Gsus G G2
Take it all, take it all 'till all I have is open hands.
G C/E Em C2
All I have is open hands
Bridge:
G
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid) of what I lose (of what I lose)
Em7 C2
My greatest joy is finding You
G
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid) of what I lose (of what I lose)
Em7 C2
My greatest joy is finding You is finding You
C2 G D Em7
Take it all, Take it all
C2 G D
Take it all Take it all
[Refrão]
C2 G D D
Take it all - every hope, every dream, every plan.
C2 G D D
Take it all - every weight, all the shame and brokenness.
C2 G D Em7
Jesus, I surrender all - every victory and loss
C2 G D
Take it all, take it all 'till all I have is
Gsus G G2
Open hands.
G C/E Em
All I have is open hands.
C2 C5 G
All I have is open hands.
How to play Open Hands
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 Em7. 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.