Reaching Out
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[Intro ]A Cm D A E
A Cm
He is calling out your name
D A
Through the dark, through the storm
F#m E
'Cause He knows where you belong
A Cm
He will help you find the way
D A
He's the light in your heart
F#m E
And He wants to bring you home
D A E
So, give your will to Him
D A E
That's when the miracles begin
A Cm
When your hope is fading
D
And the stars refuse to shine
A E
Though you're stumbling in the dark
He knows right where you are
A Cm
When the waves are crashing
D
And your burdens drag you down
A E
He is waiting there for you
A Cm D A E
And His hand is reaching out
A Cm
He will lift you to your feet
D A
He will stay by your side
F#m E
And He'll warm you with his light
D A E
So, give your will to Him
D A E
That's when the miracles begin
A Cm
When your hope is fading
D
And the stars refuse to shine
A E
Though you're stumbling in the dark
He knows right where you are
A Cm
When the waves are crashing
D
And your burdens drag you down
A E
He is waiting there for you
D
And His hand is reaching out
A Bm
But he won't take your hand until you reach for it
E
So, reach for Him
A Cm
When your hope is fading
D
And the stars refuse to shine
A E
Though you're stumbling in the dark
He knows right where you are
A Cm
When the waves are crashing
D
And your burdens drag you down
A E
He is waiting there for you
D A E
He is waiting there for you
A Cm D A E A
And His hand is reaching out
How to play Reaching Out
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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.