Sun And Shield
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verse 1:
G#m A
Bitterness is a fault line
G#m F#
Envy's a golden calf
G#m A
Idols break when it all shakes down
D# G#m
And split your heart in half
G#m A
You weep you sweep up the pieces
G#m F#
It's your home, you take pride
G#m A
But once it's clean and empty
D# G#m
My Lord is calling you outside
[Refrão]E A
I lift up my eyes, turn to the sun
E A
This is where my help's coming from
E A
In the heights or the battle
F# E
You're my Sun, my Shield
verse 2:
G#m A
And if the sun can blind you
G#m F#
And if a shield means war
G#m A
And if you give up before you get up
D# G#m
What were you praying for?
G#m A
The future's an open window
G#m F#
Set in cornerstone
G#m A
Wash off the ash, raise up the banner
D# G#m
This is your true home
[Refrão]E A
I lift up my eyes, turn to the sun
E A
This is where my help's coming from
E A
In the heights or the battle
F# E
You're my Sun, my Shield 2x
(sung during the bridge and twice before:)
F# A G#m
Oooooooooooooh (my Sun, my Sun, my Shield)
Bridge:
F# A
Calling you outside
G#m
Open your eyes
F# A
Calling you outside
G#m
Open your eyes
F# E
[Refrão]E A E
So lift up your eyes, turn to the sun
A E
This is where all help's coming from
A
In the heights or the battlefield
F# E
He's our Sun, our Shield
E A E
I lift up my eyes, turn to the sun
A E
This is where my help's coming from
A
In the heights or the battlefield
F# E
You're my Sun, my Shield
F# E
You're my Sun, my Shield
F# E
You're my Sun, my Shield
F# E
You're my Sun, my Shield
END
How to play Sun And Shield
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 G#m. 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.