Shelter Me
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(by Bruce Carroll and Billy Sprague 2002)
D2 G2 D2
1) When I can-not close my-eye eye-eyes…
Em7 A7 D
And the-uh night go-oes on.
D2 G2 D2
Troubles taunt on every si-ide…
Em7 A7 D2
And my doubt i-is strong!
Chorus)
G2 D2
Shelter me…shelter me!
Em7 A7 A7(5)
Let the thought of your compassion be my strength!
G2 Bm7
Prince of peace…Shelter me!
Em7 A7 A7(5)
From the tempest of-my un-be-lief!
D2 G2 D2 Em7 A7 D2
Mighty God...who calmed the sea…come and shelter me.
2) Do Your promises still stand?
Does Your mercy-ee cease?
By the pow-er of Your Ha-and,
Come and shel-el-ter me!
Chorus)
Shelter me…shelter me!
Let the thought of your compassion be my strength!
Prince of peace…Shelter me!
From the tempest of-my un-be-lief!
Mighty God...who calmed the sea…come and shelter me.
How to play Shelter Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D2. 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.