Sometimes A Light Surprises
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verse 1
C Dm7 F/C
Sometimes a light surprises
Em Dm C/E
The Christian while he sings;
Em9 C/E D7sus
It is the Lord, who rises
FM7 F E
With healing in his wings:
C Dm7 F/C
When comforts are declining,
Em D G
He grants the soul again
C G Am
A season of clear shining,
Dm G7 C
To cheer it after rain.
verse 2
C Dm7 F/C
In holy contemplation
Em Dm C/E
We sweetly then pursue
Em9 C/E D7sus
The theme of God's salvation,
FM7 F E
And find it ever new;
C Dm7 F/C
Set free from present sorrow,
Em D G
We cheerfully can say,
C G Am
Let the unknown tomorrow
Dm G7 C
Bring with it what it may.
verse 3
C Dm7 F/C
It can bring with it nothing
Em Dm C/E
But he will bear us through;
Em9 C/E D7sus
Who gives the lilies clothing
FM7 F E
Will clothe his people too:
C Dm7 F/C
Beneath the spreading heavens
Em D G
No creature but is fed;
C G Am
And he who feeds the ravens
Dm G7 C
Will give his children bread.
verse 4
C Dm7 F/C
Though vine nor fig tree neither
Em Dm C/E
Their wonted fruit shall bear,
Em9 C/E D7sus
Though all the field should wither,
FM7 F E
Nor flocks nor herds be there;
C Dm7 F/C
Yet God the same abiding,
Em D G
His praise shall tune my voice,
C G Am
For, while in him confiding,
Dm G7 C
I cannot but rejoice.
F C
AMEN
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.