The Breastplate Of Saint Patrick
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
B E B
When my work takes me places I don’t want to go
G#m E F# B
Christ be-fore me
B E B
And my heart aches with sorrow as I hit the road
G#m E F# B
Christ be with me
[Verse 2]
B E B
When the care of my family takes all that I have
G#m E F# B
Christ with-in me
B E B
When I’m worn and exhausted, ashamed that I’m mad
G#m E F# B
Christ de-fend me
[Chorus]
D#m E B
I rise up today in a strength that is not my own
D#m E F#
I’m held by the promise of God that I’m never alone
[Verse 3]
B E B
When I’m tossed to the side and I want to give up
G#m E F# B
Christ be-side me
B E B
When I’m busting my ass but it’s never enough
G#m E F# B
Christ be-side me
[Verse 4]
B E B
When I work hard but someone else gets the reward
G#m E F# B
God’s eyes see me
B E B
When I ask for promotion and they shut the door
G#m E F# B
God’s ears hear me
[Chorus]
D#m E B
I rise up today in a strength that is not my own
D#m E F#
I’m held by the promise of God that I’m never alone
[Verse 5]
B E B
When I climb the first steps toward a long-held dream
G#m E F# B
Christ a-bove me
B E B
And I leap out in faith and I hope to find wings
G#m E F# B
Christ be-neath me
How to play The Breastplate Of Saint Patrick
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 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.