Sweet Is The Work
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Sweet Is The Work (Deep Harmony)
Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Music: Handel Parker (1857-1928)
[Verse 1]
D G D F# Bm F#
Sweet is the work my God my King
D G D E A
To praise Thy name give thanks and sing
D A D A D A
To show Thy love by morning light
D G A D G A D
And talk of all Thy truth at night
[Verse 2]
D G D F# Bm F#
Sweet is the day of sa-cred rest
D G D E A
No mortal cares disturb my breast
D A D A D A
O may my heart in tune be found
D G A D G A D
Like David's harp of solemn sound
[Verse 3]
D G D F# Bm F#
My heart shall tri-umph in my Lord
D G D E A
And bless his works and bless his word
D A D A D A
Thy works of grace how bright they shine
D G A D G A D
How deep thy counsels how divine
[Verse 4]
D G D F# Bm F#
And shall I share a glorious part
D G D E A
When grace has well refined my heart
D A D A D A
And fresh supplies of joy are shed
D G A D G A D
Like holy oil to cheer my head
[Verse 5]
D G D F# Bm F#
Sin my worst e-ne-my be-fore
D G D E A
Shall vex my eyes and ears no more
D A D A D A
My inward foes shall all be slain
D G A D G A D
Nor Satan break my peace again
[Verse 6]
D G D F# Bm F#
Then shall I see and hear and know
D G D E A
All I desired or wished below
D A D A D A
And every power find sweet employ
D G A D G A D
In that eternal world of joy
How to play Sweet Is The Work
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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.