Puddleglums Anthem
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Intro: Fm Gm Ab Db
verse 1
Ab Eb Fm Cm
In the warmth of the sun I believed
Db Ab Db Eb
Circumstance often changes the way that I see
Ab Eb Fm Cm
For the first time a shadow found me
Db Eb Db Ab
I doubted the sun for the lack of the heat
Db Eb Fm Gm Ab Db Fm Gm Ab Db
And I ran but he ran after me
verse 2
Ab Eb Fm Cm
He said remember these signs
Db Ab Db Eb
So I said them each morning and held to them tight
Ab Eb Fm Cm
But at the first chill of the night
Db Eb Db Ab
I gave up His words for the warmth of a fire
Db Eb Fm Gm Ab Db Fm Gm Ab Db
And I traded His love for a lie
verse 3
Ab Eb Fm Cm
I said I’ll never forget
Db Ab Db Eb
I will call out your name through the storm until death
Ab Eb Fm Cm
But the crow came three times as He said
Db Eb Db Ab
And I held tight my tongue just to save my own head
Db Eb Fm Gm Ab Db Fm Gm Ab Db
And I watched from the ground as He bled
Bridge
Ab Db Eb Ab
But oh, you complete your plans
Db Eb Fm Eb Ab
With our broken hands you have shown
Db Eb Ab
I have seen you work
Db Eb Fm Eb Ab
Raising life up from the dirt this I know
Db Eb Ab
See that thread of sin
Db Eb Fm Eb Ab
Seamlessly woven in this I know
Db Eb Fm
See the lion see the lamb
Db Eb Fm Eb Ab
You complete your plans this I know
How to play Puddleglums Anthem
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm. 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.