The Great Southland
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verse 1:
E Esus4 E Esus4
This is our nation, this is our land
E G#m B Esus4
This is our future, this is our hope
E Esus4 E Esus4
A land of reaping, a land of harvest
E B E
This is our land, this is our home
[Refrão]
E C#m Esus4 B E
This is the great southland of the Holy Spirit
C#m Esus4 B
A land of red dust plains and summer rains
C#m Esus4 G#m F#m
To this sunburnt land we will see a flood
E B E
And to this great southland His spirit comes
verse 2:
E Esus4 E Esus4
This is our nation, this is our land
E G#m B Esus4
This land of plenty, this land of hope
E Esus4 E Esus4
The richest harvest is in her peoples
E B E
We see revival, His Spirit comes
[Refrão]
E C#m Esus4 B E
This is the great southland of the Holy Spirit
C#m Esus4 B
A land of red dust plains and summer rains
C#m Esus4 G#m F#m
To this sunburnt land we will see a flood
E B E
And to this great southland His spirit comes
verse 3:
E Esus4 E Esus4
This is our nation, this is our land
E G#m B Esus4
This lucky country of dreams gone dry
C#m Esus4 G#m F#m
And to these people we see a harvest
E B E
And to this land His Spirit comes
[Refrão]
E C#m Esus4 B E
This is the great southland of the Holy Spirit
C#m Esus4 B
A land of red dust plains and summer rains
C#m Esus4 G#m F#m
To this sunburnt land we will see a flood
E B E
And to this great southland His spirit comes
How to play The Great Southland
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.