Shepherd Boy
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Intro: Dm Am
Dm Am
Im no hero of the faith,
Dm Am
Im not as strong as I once thought I was
F C G
Im just a shepherd boy,
F C G
Singing to a choir of burning lights
C F C F
Im just singing, singing over you
C F
Come and lay your troubles down
C G
Cause love is breaking through
Dm Am
I was born to lift a song of hope
Dm Am
See the heavens open up
F C G
Take this armor lest I die
F C G
Take this crown and let me fly
C F C F
Im just singing, singing over you
C F
Come and lay your troubles down
C G
Cause love is breaking through
C F C F C F C F
Love is breaking through
C F C F
Were just singing, singing out You
C F
Our hearts are Yours forever
C G
Your love is breaking through
C F
Love is a fire
(x3)
How to play Shepherd Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.