The Sacrament
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Am Csus9
I hear you breathe so far from me
Am Csus9
I feel your touch so close and real
D Em7 Csus9 G
And I know my church is not of silver and gold,
D Em7 Csus9 G
It's glory lies beyond judgement of souls
D Em7 Csus9 G D-Dsus-D
The commandments are of consolation oh
[Refrão] Csus9 Asus4 Em7
You know our sacred dream won't fail
Csus9 Asus4 Em7
The sanctuary tender and so frail
Csus9 Asus4
The sacrament of love
Em7 D-Dsus4-D
The sacrament of warmth is true
Csus9 Asus4 G-Em7
The sacrament is you
Verse
Am Csus9
I hear you weep so far from me
Am Csus9
I taste your tears like you're next to me
D Em7 Csus9 G
And I know that our prayers are not enough to give
D Em7 Csus9 G
Oh the ancient runes so deep and so dear
D Em7 Csus9 G D-Dsus-D
The revelation is our patron fear
[Refrão] Csus9 Asus4 Em7
You know our sacred dream won't fail
Csus9 Asus4 Em7
The sanctuary tender and so frail
Csus9 Asus4
The sacrament of love
Em7 D-Dsus4-D
The sacrament of warmth is true
Csus9 Asus4 G-Em7
The sacrament is you
Weird bit
Csus9 Asus4 Em7
The sacrament is you
Csus9 Asus4 Em7
The sacrament is you
Csus9 Asus4 Em7 D-Dsus4-D
The sacrament is you
Csus9 Asus4 G-Em7
The sacrament is you
How to play The Sacrament
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.