This Is How We Overcome
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INTRO:
Fmaj9 G Am7 Fmaj9 G Am7
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VERSE 1:
Fmaj9 G Am7
Your light broke through my night,
Fmaj9 G Am7
Re-stored exceeding joy.
Fmaj9 G Am7
Your grace fell like the rain,
Fmaj9 Gsus4
And made this desert live.
Chorus:
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:
Fmaj9 G Am7
Your hand lifted me up,
Fmaj9 G Am7
I stand on higher ground.
Fmaj9 G Am7
Your praise rose in my heart,
Fmaj9 Gsus4
And made this valley sing.
(repeat Chorus)
Instr. to Bridge:
Fmaj9 G Am7 Fmaj9 G Am7
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BRIDGE:
Fmaj9 G Am7 Fmaj9 G Am7
This is how we overcome.{ | - }
Fmaj9 G Am7 Fmaj9 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 Fmaj9. 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.