The Engineers Hymn
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Intro
Am
[Verso 1]
Am G
O' lord thou hast made this world a shadow of a dream
C G E
And taught by time, I treat it so, except for the ion stream
Am G C G
From coupler flange, to spindel guide, I see thy hand, O' god
C G C G E Am
Predestination in the stride of yon connecting rod
[Verso 2]
Am G
The captain rules upon the bridge, and I reign here below
C G E
He sends his orders down the line, and I'm pleased to have it so
Am G C G
For though his words, be iron law, as ancient rules decree
C G C G E Am
I know what truly moves this ship, are my engines, lord, and me
[Verso 3]
Am G
I know thy seas are very very wide, and the ship in truth is small
C G E
And those who dwell within her hide, I care for, one and all
Am G C G
Their safety rests upon my skill, their lives are in my hand
C G C G E Am
I take it for a sacred trust, and they rarely understand
[Verso 4]
Am G
Behold these purring engine parts, that keep the ship alive
C G E
I know them down to their atoms parts, so I and mine may thrive
Am G C G
And fools they be, who fail to see why I hold my engines dear
C G C G E Am
For the engine room is a temple raised to the god of the engineer!
How to play The Engineers Hymn
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 Am. 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.