Rise My Soul The Lord Is Risen
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Intro
G C Em C
G C Em C
[Verso 1]
G
Rise my soul, the Lord is risen
D C
Come behold the empty grave
Em G
See the place where darkness laid Him
C D G
Sing for only hope remains
G
Hallelujah, Praise forever
C Em D
Death defeated and life restored
G G/B Em
By that great immortal power
C G/B D G
Christ is risen, arise my soul!
Turnaround
(G) C Em C
[Verso 2]
G
Rest my soul, the Lord is risen
D C
Love’s redeeming work is done
Em G
Now the Father sees His children
C D G
As He sees His sinless Son
G
O the wonder, O the glory
C Em D
That same favour is now my own
G G/B Em
Shame behind me, grace before me
C G/B D G
Christ is risen, arise my soul!
Turnaround
(G) C Em C
G C Em C
G
[Verso 3]
G
Peace my soul, the Lord is risen
D C
Come and have your hope renewed
Em G
For this trial is brief and fleeting
C D G
Tears will turn to glory soon
G
Shout with joy and sound the triumph
C Em D
Let the music of heaven roar
G G/B Em
Let the boast of death be silent
C G/B D G
Christ is risen, arise my soul!
[Verso 4]
G
Rise my soul for I am risen
D C
Seated now with Christ my Lord
Em G
As my life belongs to heaven
C D G
Fear shall hold its sway no more
G
Onward, upward, t’ward the treasure
C Em D
Filled with courage and endless hope
G G/B Em
For this truth is mine forever
C G/B D C/E D/F#
Christ is risen arise my soul!
Tag
G
Onward, upward, t’ward the treasure
C Em D
Filled with courage and endless hope
G G/B Em
For this truth is mine forever
C G/B D Em
Christ is risen arise my soul!
C G/B D Em D
Christ is risen arise my soul!
N.C. N.C. N.C. G
Christ is risen arise my soul!
Outro
(G) C Em C
G C Em G/B C
How to play Rise My Soul The Lord Is Risen
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.