Reason To Sing
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Intro: D G2 D G2
D G2
When the pieces seem to shatter
Bm7 A4 G2
To gather off the floor
D G2
And all that seems to matter
Bm7 A4 G2
Is that I don’t feel you anymore
Bm7 A4 G2 A
No I don’t feel you anymore
D G2
I need a reason to sing
D G2
I need a reason to sing
Bm7 A4 G2
I need to know that You’re still holding
Bm7 A4 G2 A
The whole world in Your hands
D G2 D G2
I need a reason to sing
D G2
When I’m overcome by fear
Bm7 A4 G2
And I hate everything I know
D G2
If this waiting lasts forever
Bm7 A4 G2
I’m afraid I might let go
Bm7 A4 G2 A
I’m afraid I might let go
Oh oh oh
D G2
I need a reason to sing
D G2
I need a reason to sing
Bm7 A4 G2
I need to know that You’re still holding
Bm7 A4 G2 A
The whole world in Your hands
D
I need a reason to sing
Bm7 A G2
Yeah
Bm7
Will there be a victory
D G2
Will You sing it over me now
Oh
Bm7
Your peace is the melody
D G2
You sing it over me now
Oh Lord
Bm7
Will there be a victory
D G2
Will You sing it over me now
Oh Lord
Bm7 D/C# D
You’re peace is the melody
D/F# G2 A4 A
You sing it over me now
D G2
I need a reason to sing
D G2
I need a reason to sing
Bm7 A4 G2
I need to know that You’re still holding
Bm7 A4 G2 A
The whole world in Your hands
D
I need a reason to sing
How to play Reason To Sing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.