The Anthem
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[Intro: ]Em C G D
Verse
Em C
I can hear the footsteps of my King
G D
I can hear his heartbeat beckoning
Em C
In my darkness, He has set me free
G D
Now I hear the spirit calling me, He's calling
[Refrão]
Em C
Wake up child, It's our turn to shine
G D
We were born for such a time as this
Verse 2
Em C
I can hear a holy rumbling
G D
I've begun to preach another King
Em C
Loosing chains and breaking down the walls
G D
I want to hear the Father when he calls, He's calling
Bridge 1
Em
This is the anthem of our generation,
C
Here we are God, shake our nation
G
All we need is your love
D
You captivate us
Bridge 2
Em
We are royalty
C
We have destiny
G
We have been set free
D
We're gonna shake history
We're gonna change the world!
How to play The Anthem
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 Em. 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.