Rise Again
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Intro: Ab Bb/Ab Db/Ab Ab Db/Eb Eb Ab
Bb/Ab
Go ahead, drive the nails in my hands
Db/Ab Ab Db/Eb Eb
Laugh at me where you stand
Ab Bb/Ab
Go ahead, and say it isn't me
Db/Ab Ab Db/Eb
The day will come when you will see
Eb Ab Gb/Ab Db Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7 Ab Db/Eb
'Cause I'll rise again, ain't no power on earth can tie me down
Eb Ab Gb/Ab Db Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7 Ab Db/Eb
Yes, I'll rise again, death can't keep me in the ground
Eb Ab Bb/Ab
Go ahead, and mock my name
Db/Ab Ab Db/Eb
My love for you is still the same
Eb Ab Bb/Ab
Go ahead, and bury me
Db/Ab Ab Db/Eb
But very soon I will be free
Eb Ab Gb/Ab Db Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7 Ab Db/Eb
'Cause I'll rise again, ain't no power on earth can tie me down
Eb Ab Gb/Ab Db Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7 Ab Db/Eb
Yes, I'll rise again, death can't keep me in the ground
Eb Ab Bb/Ab
Go ahead, and say I'm dead and gone
Db/Ab Ab Db/Eb
But you will see that you were wrong
Eb Ab Bb/Ab
Go ahead, try to hide the Son
Db/Ab Ab Db/Eb
But all will see that I'm the One
Eb Ab Gb/Ab Db Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7 Ab Db/Eb
'Cause I'll come again, ain't no power on earth can keep me back
Eb Ab Gb/Ab Db Cm7 Bbm7 Eb7 Ab Bb/Ab Db/Ab Ab
Yes, I'll come again, come to take my people back
How to play Rise Again
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.