The Shepherds Point Of View
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C Am F G (x2)
[Verse 1]
C F C
You are standing on the mountain holding to the Shepherd’s hand
Em Am D G
The valley you just came through was hard to understand
C C F Bb
Then the Shepherd draws you closer there’s something He wants you to see
C E Am Dm G C G
And He points back to the valley and unfolds its mysteries
[Verse 2]
C C F C
As the eagles soar around you and you look back on where you’ve been
Em Am D G
One by one He answers questions that He did not answer then
C C F Bb
He now shows you the danger of going your own way
C E Am Dm G C G
All those roads you thought were better would have led your soul astray
[Verse 3]
C C F C
He reminds you of that moment when you could not make it through
Em Am D G
Now you see one set of footprints where He reached down & carried you
C C F Bb
As your tears fall on His shoulder and you thank Him for His love
C E Am Dm G C G
He says, Child, I knew that one day you’d see this valley from above
[Verse 4]
C F G C G
Things look different on the mountain from the Shepherd’s point of view
C Am D G
Standing high above the trial that He brought you safely through
C C F Bb
All the valley’s disappointments will never look the same to you
C E Am Dm G C
Things look different on the mountain from the Shepherds point of view
[Outro]
C C F Bb
All the valley’s disappointments will never look the same to you
C E Am Dm G C
Things look different on the mountain from the Shepherds point of view
How to play The Shepherds Point Of View
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.