Shepherd Boy
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Intro: Dm7 ||| Am7 ||| Dm7 ||| Am7 |||
verse 1:
Dm7 Am7
I’m no hero of the faith
Dm7 Am7
I’m not as strong as I once thought I was
F C G
I’m just a shepherd boy
F C G
Singing to a choir of burning lights
[Refrão]
C Fmaj7/A
I’m just singing
Gsus4 Fmaj7/A
Singing over you
C Fmaj7/A
So come and lay your troubles down
Gsus4 G
'Cause love is breaking through
verse 2:
Dm7 Am7
I was born to lift a song of hope
Dm7 Am7
See the heavens open up
F C G
Take this armor lest I die
F/A C G
Take this crown and let me fly
[Refrão]
C Fmaj7/A
I’m just singing
Gsus4 Fmaj7/A
Singing over you
C Fmaj7/A
So come and lay your troubles down
Gsus4 G
'Cause love is breaking through
(x2)
C Fmaj7/A - F2
Love is breaking through
C Fmaj7/A
Breaking through
F2 C Fmaj7/A F2 C Fmaj7/A
Love is breaking through, la la, la-la-la-la
[Refrão]
C Am7
We’re just singing
Gsus4 F
Singing out to You
C/E Dm7
Our hearts are Yours forever
Gsus4 G/B
Your love is breaking through
C F
We’re just singing
Am7 F
Singing out to You
C F
Our hearts are Yours forever
Am7 G
Your love is breaking through
Bridge:
C Fmaj7/A F2
Love is a fire
Am7 F2
Love is a fire
C Fmaj7/A F2
Love is a fire
Am7 F2 C
Love is a fire
How to play Shepherd Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.