Speak The Word
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Dm
Unsettled hearts
Am G F F
Promise what they can't deliver
Dm
Bring me the wine
Am G F F
And the cold night air to clear my head
Dm
Gray matter memory house
Am G F F
Master of this trembling flesh
Dm
Steady still my doubts
Am G F F
Let me speak the word that precedes bliss
F
Let me speak the word
Let me speak the word
Am C F
Love love love love love love love love
F
Let me speak the word
Let me speak the word
Am C F
Love love love love love love love love
F
Let me speak the word
Let me speak the word
Dm Am, G F F
F
Let me speak the word
Let me speak the word
Dm Am, G F F
Dm
These weakened knees
Am G F F
Have not touched ground or pew in ages
Dm
I haven't bowed my head
Am G
F F
I offer thanks to any God or to ask for favors
Dm
But watch me now
I'm falling down
Praying
Am G F F
To speak the word that precedes bliss
F
To speak the word
To speak the word
Am C F
Love love love love love love love love
F
Let me speak the word
Let me speak the word
Am C F
Love love love love love love love love
F
Let me speak the word
Let me speak the word
Dm Am G F F
F
Let me speak the word
Let me speak the word
How to play Speak The Word
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 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.