Open The Wells Of Salvation
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Intro:
| A | D | A | E |
| A | D | A | E |
[Verso 1]
A E A7
Lord, I am fondly, earnestly longing
D A
Into Thy holy likeness to grow
E A
Thirsting for more and deeper communion
B7 E
Yearning Thy love more fully to know
[Refrão]
A D A E
Open the wells of grace and salvation
A D E
Pour the rich streams deep into my heart
A D A E
Cleanse and refine my thought and affection
A D A
Seal me and make me pure as Thou art
Instrumental
| A | D | A | E |
| A | D | A | E |
[Verso 2]
A E A7
Dead to the world would I be, O Father!
D A
Dead unto sin, alive unto Thee
E A
Crucify all the earthly within me
B7 E
Emptied of sin and self may I be
[Refrão]
A D A E
Open the wells of grace and salvation
A D E
Pour the rich streams deep into my heart
A D A E
Cleanse and refine my thought and affection
A D A
Seal me and make me pure as Thou art
Instrumental
| A | D | A | E |
| A | D | A | E |
[Verso 3]
A E A7
I would be Thine, and serve Thee forever
D A
Filled with Thy Spirit, lost in Thy love
E A
Come to my heart, Lord, come with anointing
B7 E
Showers of grace send down from above
[Refrão]
A D A E
Open the wells of grace and salvation
A D E
Pour the rich streams deep into my heart
A D A E
Cleanse and refine my thought and affection
A D A
Seal me and make me pure as Thou art
Ending:
| A | D | A | E |
| A | D | A | (end)
How to play Open The Wells Of Salvation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.