The Day Of Resurrection - John of Damascus

The Day Of Resurrection

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G Em D
The day of resurrection!
C D G
Earth spread the news abroad;
Em D
the Paschal Feast of gladness,
C D G
the Paschal Feast of God
C D
From death to life eternal,
G C D
from earth to Heaven's height,
G Em D
our Savior Christ has brought us
C D G
the glorious Lord of Light.
 
[Verse 2]
G Em D
Our hearts be free from evil,
C D G
that we may see aright
Em D
the Savior resurrected
C D G
in his eternal light;
C D
and hear his message plainly,
G C D
delivered calm and clear,
G Em D
Rejoice with me in triumph
C D G
Be glad and do not fear
 
[Verse 3]
G Em D C D G
His love is everlasting his mercies never cease
Em D C D G
the resurrected savior will all our joys increase
C D G C D
he'll keep us in his favor supplying holy grace
G Em D C D G
to all the pilgrim people who seek his heavenly place.
 
[Verse 4]
G Em D C D G
Now let the heavens be joyful, and earth her song begin
Em D C D G
the whole world keep high triumph, and all that is there in
C D G C D
let all things in creation, their notes of gladness blend
G Em D C D G
for Christ the Lord is risen, our joy that has no end

How to play The Day Of Resurrection

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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.

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