Thank You - Ray Boltz

Thank You

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C G/B
I dreamed I went to heaven
Am Am7
And you were there with me;
F G
We walked upon the streets of gold
F G
Beside the crystal sea.
C G/B
We heard the angels singing
Am Am7
Then someone called your name.
F G
We turned and saw a young man
F G C
And he was smiling as he came.
 
C G/B
And he said, "Friend you may not know me now."
Am Am7
And then he said, "But wait,
F G
You used to teach my Sunday School
F G
When I was only eight.
C G/B
And every week you would say a prayer
Am Am7
Before the class would start.
F G
And one day when you said that prayer,
F G C
I asked Jesus in my heart."
 
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C G7
I am a life that was changed.
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C
I am so glad you gave.
 
C G/B
Then another man stood before you
Am Am7
And said, "Remember the time
F G
A missionary came to your church
F G
And his pictures made you cry.
C G/B
You didn't have much money,
Am Am7
But you gave it anyway.
F G
Jesus took the gift you gave
F G C
And that's why I'm here today."
 
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C G7
I am a life that was changed.
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C
I am so glad you gave.
 
{change key to C# (or add Capo 1)
 
C G/B
One by one they came
Am Am7
Far as the eye could see.
F G
Each life somehow touched
F G
By your generosity.
C G/B
Little things that you had done,
Am Am7
Sacrifices made,
F G
Unnoticed on the earth
F G C
In heaven, now proclaimed.
 
C G/B
And I know up in heaven
Am Am7
You're not supposed to cry
F G
But I am almost sure
F G
There were tears in your eyes.
C G/B
As Jesus took your hand
Am Am7
And you stood before the Lord.
F G
He said, "My child, look around you.
F G C
Great is your reward."
 
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C G7
I am a life that was changed.
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C
I am so glad you gave.
 
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C G7
I am a life that was changed.
C G/B Am Am7
Thank you for giving to the Lord.
F G C
I am so glad you gave.

How to play Thank You

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 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.

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