Rest easy
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Am C9
One more mile 'til I lay to rest
G C9
I have put myself through this rigid test
Am C9
But the mile has never ended no distance has been gained
D Dsus D
I do not see greatness, I wanted to obtain
G D/F# Em7 G
Where is my embrace from the race that I have run?
C9 Em7 Am D/F# D
I have kept a steady pace, but still I have not won
Chorus G
Rest easy,
Bm
Have no fear
C9
I love you perfectly
Dsus D
Love drives out fear
G
I'll take your burden
Bm
You take My grace
C9 D/F#
Rest easy
G
In My embrace
Am C9
I am such a sinner, I fear my evil ways
G G
I fear my imperfection, I fear my final days
Am C9
I just want to take control and snap this rusty chain
D Dsus D
Drop my heavy burden, it seems to be in vain
Chorus
Bridge G7 D
I am not a bold man even though I want to be
G A
I am just a dreamer with a timid history
G7 D
Scared of confrontations, I fume all through the night
G G G
The world has it's hold on me and I just want to fly
C G C G G D/F# C9 Em7
The sky, the sky is open wide
C9 Em7 D Dsus D
But I can't fly no 'til I step aside
Chorus C9
II Rest easy
Bm
Have no fear
C9
I love you perfectly
Dsus D
And perfect love drives out fear
G Bm
I'll take your burden, you take My grace
C9 D/F#
Rest easy
G
In My embrace
C9 D/F# C9 D/F#
Rest easy, rest easy
C9 D/F# G
Easy, in My embrace
How to play Rest easy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.