This Better Part
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
7th traste
[Intro]
Em G C
Em G C
[Verse 1]
Em G
Oh love divine, how sweet Thou art
C D
When shall I find my willing heart
Em G
All taken up by Thee
D
All taken up by Thee
[Verse 2]
Em G
I thirst, I faint, I die to prove
C D
The greatness of redeeming love
Em G
The love of Christ to me
D
The love of Christ to me
[Verse 3]
C G
Stronger His love than death or hell
D G D
It's riches are unsearchable
C G
The first-born sons of light
D
The first-born sons of light
[Verse 4]
C G
Desire in vain it's depths to see
D
They cannot reach the mystery
C G
The length, the breadth, the height
D
The length, the breadth, the height
[Chorus]
Em G
Be mine
C
Be mine this better part
Em G
Be mine
C
Be mine this better part
[Verse 5]
Em G
God only knows the love of God
C D
O that it now were shed abroad
Em G
This poor stony heart
C
This poor stony heart
[Verse 6]
Em G
For love I sigh, for love I pine
C D
This only portion, Lord, be mine
Em C G
Be Mine This Better Part
C D
Be Mine This Better Part
[Verse 7]
C G
O that I could, with favored John
C
Recline my weary head upon
C G
The dear Redeemer's breast
D
The dear Redeemer's breast
[Verse 8]
C G
From care, and sin, and sorrow free
D
Give me, O Lord, to find in Thee
C G
My everlasting rest
D
My everlasting rest
Am C
My everlasting rest
C G
My ever lasting rest
[Chorus]
Em G
Be mine
C
Be mine this better part
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[Outro]
Em E C
How to play This Better Part
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.