Take My Hand
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C] C7
Precious Lord take my hand
F C
Lead me on let me stand
C G7
I am tired I am weak I am worn
C
Through the storm through the night
F C
Lead me on to the light
C G7 C
Take my hand precious Lord lead me home
(tempo picks up)
C C7
As I travel through this pilgrim land
F C
There is a friend who walks with me
Leads me safely thru the sinking sand
D7 G7
It is the Christ of Calvary
C C7
This would be my prayer dear Lord
F C
Each day to help me do the best I can
F C
For I need Thy light to guide me day and night
G7 C
Blessed Jesus hold my hand
C C7
Blessed Jesus hold my hand
F C
I need Thee every hour
Through this pilgrim land
D7 G7
Protect me by Thy power
C C7
Hear my feeble plea
F C
Oh Lord look down on me
F C
When I kneel in prayer I hope to meet you there
G7 C
Blessed Jesus hold my hand
C C7
Blessed Jesus hold my hand
F C
I need Thee every hour
Through this pilgrim land
D7 G7
Protect me by Thy power
C C7
Hear my feeble plea
F C
Oh Lord look down on me
F C
When I kneel in prayer I hope to meet you there
G7 C
Blessed Jesus hold my hand
F C
When I kneel in prayer I hope to meet you there
G7 C
Blessed Jesus hold my hand
Thanks to Ed Yaekle for tabs
How to play Take My Hand
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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.