The Sands Of Time Are Sinking
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G C G C
[Verse 1]
G C G C
The sands of time are sinking,
G C G C G
The dawn of heaven breaks;
C G Am G C
The summer morn I’ve sighed for -
G C G
The fair, sweet morn awakes:
D C
Dark, dark had been the midnight
D C
But dayspring is at hand,
D C
And glory, glory dwelleth
D G C G
In Emmanuel’s land.
[Verse 2]
G C G C
The king there in His beauty,
G C G C G
Without a veil is seen:
C G Am G C
It were a well-spent journey,
G C G
Though seven deaths lay between:
D C
The Lamb with His fair army,
D C
Doth on Mount Zion stand,
D C
And glory, glory dwelleth
D G C G
In Emmanuel’s land.
[Verse 3]
G C G C
O Christ, He is the fountain,
G C G C G
The deep, sweet well of love!
C G Am G C
The streams on earth I’ve tasted
G C G
More deep I’ll drink above:
D C
There to an ocean fullness
D C
His mercy doth expand,
D C
And glory, glory dwelleth
D G C G
In Emmanuel’s land.
[Verse 4]
G C G C
The bride eyes not her garment,
G C G C G
But her dear Bridegroom’s face;
C G Am G C
I will not gaze at glory
G C G
But on my King of grace.
D C
Not at the crown He giveth
D C
But on His pierced hand;
D C
The Lamb is all the glory
D G C G
Of Emmanuel’s land.
[Verse 5]
G C G C
O I am my Beloved’s
G C G C G
And my Beloved is mine!
C G Am G C
He brings a poor vile sinner
G C G
Into His house of wine
D C
I stand upon His merit-
D C
I know no other stand,
D C
Not e’en where glory dwelleth
D G C G
In Emmanuel’s land.
How to play The Sands Of Time Are Sinking
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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.