The Word
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
D D4 D
In the beginning the word was with God
Bm G D
And the word was God himself
D D4 D
There in the shadows a whisper of light
Bm G D
And the veil of darkness fell
[Refrão]
D Em7
The word was, the word is
Bm G9
The word will be forever and ever
D Em7
The word was, the word is
Bm G9
The word will be forever and ever
[Verso 2]
D D4 D
There in the middle the word became flesh
Bm G D
From glory down to dust
D D4 D
Traded the heavens to come wash our feet
Bm G9 D
Living water here with us
Bm G9 D
All for a world He loved
[Refrão]
D Em7
The word was, the word is
Bm G9
The word will be forever and ever
D Em7
The word was, the word is
Bm G9
The word will be forever and ever
D Em7 Bm7 G9
Forever and ever
[Ponte]
D
For when You say it
Em7
It is finished
Bm7
Your word is final
G9
And I believe it
D
For when You say it
Em7
It is finished
Bm7
Your word is final
G9
And I believe it
[Refrão]
D Em7
The word was, the word is
Bm G9
The word will be forever and ever
D Em7
The word was, the word is
Bm G9
The word will be forever and ever
D Em7 Bm7 G9
Forever and ever
D
The word heals
Em7
The word builds
Bm7
The word stands
G9
Forever and ever
D
The word is moving
Em7
The word is living
Bm7
The word is returning
G9 D
To earth from the heavens
[Verso 3]
D D4 D
And in the ending the word will remain
Bm G9 D
Though the earth will pass away
D D4 D
Kingdoms will crumble, and riches will fade
Bm G9 D
But the word of God will reign
Bm G9 D
And the church of Christ will say
How to play The Word
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.