Things God Gave Me
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Intro
F Ab F
Ab F C
[Verso 1]
F Dm
The breeze through the window
F C
The light out at sea
Bb F
The only things dear to me
Bb F
Are the things God gave me
Ab F
Are the things God gave me
Interlude
Ab F C
[Verso 2]
F Dm
The book that I'm reading
F C
The sounds that I hear
Bb F
Are too near a man's world
Bb F
To give grace to my ear
Ab F
To give grace to my ear
F Am
Man sings of goodness
F Am
Then forgets what he's sung
Bbm Am
He preaches thanksgiving
Bbm Am C7
Then gives thanks to none
Instrumental
F Dm F C
Bb F Bb F
Ab F
F Am
Man sings of goodness
F Am
Then forgets what he's sung
Bbm Am
He preaches thanksgiving
Bbm Am C7
Then gives thanks to none
[Verso 3]
F Dm
The breeze through the window
F C
The light out at sea
Bb F
The only things dear to me
Bb F
Are the things God gave me
Ab F
Are the things God gave me
How to play Things God Gave Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.