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Intro (x2): E ||| F#m ||| D
 
verse 1:
F#m
I hear the sound of an army waking
D
I feel the ground under my feet shaking
F#m
Let justice roll like a river
D
Let justice roll like a river
 
verse 2:
F#m
We're Your hands, we're Your feet, Your people
D
Love good and hate what's evil
F#m D
Let justice roll like a river, let justice roll
 
[Refrão]
E F#m
We shout, shout for Your kingdom come
D
Shout, shout and the walls fall down
E F#m D
Our God be praised, oh whoa oh
E F#m
We shout, shout to the ends of the earth
D
Shout, shout until You return
E F#m D
Our God be praised, oh whoa oh
 
Instrumental: E ||| F#m ||| D
 
verse 3 (Matt Redman):
F#m
You're the Friend of the ones forgotten
D
You fight the cause of the weak and broken
F#m
Let justice roll like a river
D
Let justice roll like a river, let justice roll
 
Chorus
 
Bridge:
D
Someone's gonna dance for the first time
E
Hear the music, hear the music
D
Someone’s gonna find their healing
E
Hear the music, hear the music
 
D
Someone's gonna dance for the first time
E
Hear the music, hear the music
D
Someone's gonna run to freedom
N.C.
Hear the music, here it comes
 
Interlude (x2):
E F#m
Oh whoa oh
D
Oh whoa oh
 
Tag (Matt Redman):
[Refrão]
E F#m D
Someone's gonna dance for the first time (Oh whoa oh)
E F#m D
Someone’s gonna find their healing (Oh whoa oh)
E F#m D
Someone's gonna dance for the first time (Oh whoa oh)
E F#m D
Someone's gonna run to freedom (Oh whoa oh)

How to play Shout

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 E. 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.

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