Sovereign Over Us
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Intro: B E B/A#
B E
There is strength within the sorrow
F#/A# B B/A#
There is beauty in our tears
G#m E
And You meet us in our morning
F#/A# B
With a love that casts out fear
B E
You are working in our waiting
F#/A# B B/A#
You're sanctifying us
G#m E
When beyond our understanding
F#/A# B
You're teaching us to trust
E B
Your plans are still to prosper
F# G#m
You have not forgotten us
E B F#
You're with us in the fire and the flood
E B
You're faithful forever
F# G#m
Perfect in love
E F# B
You are sovereign over us
B E
You are wisdom unimagined
F#/A# B B/A#
Who could understand Your ways
G#m E
Reigning high above the Heavens
F#/A# B
Reaching down in endless grace
B E
You're the lifter of the lowly
F#/A# B B/A#
Compassionate and kind
G#m E
You surround and You uphold me
F#/A# B
And Your promises are my delight
E B
||: Your plans are still to prosper
F# G#m
You have not forgotten us
E B F#
You're with us in the fire and the flood
E B
You're faithful forever
F# G#m
Perfect in love
E F# B
You are sovereign over us :||
B E C#m F#/A# B
B E
||: Even what the enemy means for evil
C#m
You turn it for our good
F#/A#
You turn it for our good and for Your glory
B E
Even in the valley, You are faithful
C#m
You're working for our good
F#/A#
You're working for our good and for Your glory :||
E B
Your plans are still to prosper
F# G#m
You have not forgotten us
E B F#
You're with us in the fire and the flood
E B
You're faithful forever
F# G#m
Perfect in love
E F# B
You are sovereign over us
E B
You're faithful forever
F# G#m
Perfect in love
E F# B
You are sovereign over us
How to play Sovereign Over Us
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 B. 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.