Say the name
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Bm2 A/C#
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D /C# /B /A G D /C# /B /A G
A more sweeter sounding word these lips have never said
D A/C# Em7 Bm /A G
A gentle name so beautiful my heart cannot forget
D /C# /B /A G D /C# /B /A G
Just a whisper is enough to set my soul at ease
D A/C# Em7 Bm /A G
Just thinking of this Name brings my heart to peace
Chorus:
Em7 A7/C# Bm Gmaj7
Say the Name, say the Name that soothes the soul
Em7 A7/C# Bm /A
The Name of gentle healing and peace immutable
Em7 A7/C#
I'll say the Name that has heard my cry
Bm /A
Has seen my tears and wiped them dry
Em7 A7/C# Bm A/C#
From now until the end of time I'll say the Name
May I never grow so strong that my heart cannot be moved
May I never grow so weak that I fear to speak the truth
I will say this holy Name no matter who agrees
For no other name on earth means so much to me
Chorus
A/C# D Bm
With all the honor I can find
F#7 G
With all my heart, my soul, my mind
F#m7 G6
I'll say the Name
A/C# D Bm
Without defense, without shame
F#7 G D/F# Em7 Asus A
I will always speak the Name of Jesus
Chorus
Em7 A7/C# Bm
...From now until the end of time I'll say the Name
Em7 A7/C# D /C# /B /A G
From now until the end of time, say the Name
D /C# /B /A A/G G A7sus D
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How to play Say the name
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 Bm2. 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.