The Word Is Alive
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Verse 1
D A Eb D
Looking out from His throne the Father of light and of men
A Eb D
Chose to make Himself known and show us the way back to Him
F#m Eb Bm
Speaking wisdom and truth into the hearts of peasants and Kings
D F#m Eb D
He began to unveil the Word that would change the course of all things
E
With eyes wide open all would see
[Refrão] F#m Eb
The Word is alive and it cuts like a sword through darkness
D A
With a message of love to the hopeless and afraid
D Eb
Breathing life into all who believe
F#m A Eb
The Word is alive and the world and its glories will fade
F#m Eb D
But His truth it will not pass away
A D Eb F#m Eb
It remains yesterday and forever the same...the Word is alive
Verse 2
D A Eb D
Simple strokes on a page eternity's secrets revealed
A Eb D
Carried on from age to age it speaks truth to us even still
F#m Eb Bm
As the rain falls from heaven feeds the earth before it returns
D F#m Eb D
Lord, let Your Word fall on us and bring forth the fruit You deserve
Eb
With eyes wide open let us see
Chorus
F#m Eb
The Word is alive and it cuts like a sword through darkness
D A
With a message of love to the hopeless and afraid
D Eb
Breathing life into all who believe
F#m A Eb
The Word is alive and the world and its glories will fade
F#m Eb D
But His truth it will not pass away
A D Eb
It remains yesterday and forever the same
D Eb F#m
The Word is alive (The world and its glories will fade)
D Eb F#m
The Word is alive (His truth it will not pass away)
D Eb F#m
His Word is alive (His Word is alive, His Word is alive)
How to play The Word Is Alive
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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.