This is how we overcome
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Intro: F9 G Am7 (2x)
VERSE 1
F9 G Am7
Your light broke through my night,
F9 G Am7
Re-stored exceeding joy.
F9 G Am7
Your grace fell like the rain,
F9 Gsus4
And made this desert live.
[Refrão] G C F/A Gsus4 G Am7 F/A
You have turned my mourning into dan-cing.
Gsus4 C Am7 Gsus4 G F G (Gsus4)
You have turned my sor-row into joy.
VERSE 2
F9 G Am7
Your hand lifted me up,
F9 G Am7
I stand on higher ground.
F9 G Am7
Your praise rose in my heart,
F9 Gsus4
And made this valley sing.
(repeat chorus)
Instr. to Bridge: F9 G Am7 (2x)
BRIDGE:
F9 G Am7 F9 G Am7
This is how we overcome.
F9 G Am7 F9 G Am7
This is how we overcome.
F F/E F/D F/C G Am7 F F/E F/D F/C G Am7
This is how we overcome. This is how we overcome.
F F/E F/D F/C G Am7 F F/E F/D F/C G Am7
This is how we overcome. This is how we overcome
How to play This is how we overcome
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F9. 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.