This Is Like Heaven To Me
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[(intro) ]D G D A D
D A
I find many people who can’t understand,
A7 D
why I am so happy and free.
D7 G
I’ve crossed over Jordan to Canaan’s fair land,
D A D
and this is like Heaven to me.
D A A7 D
O this is like Heaven to me, yes, this is like Heaven to me,
D7 G
I’ve crossed over Jordan to Canaan’s fair land,
D A D
and this is like Heaven to me.
D A
I’ve heard the sweet music, the heavenly chords,
A7 D
from glory land over the sea,
D7 G
the soul thrilling message from Jesus, my Lord,
D A D
and this is like Heaven to me.
D A A7 D
O this is like Heaven to me, yes, this is like Heaven to me,
D7 G
a soul thrilling message from Jesus, my Lord,
D A D
and this is like Heaven to me.
D A
I’m looking for Jesus in glory to come,
A7 D
from gloryland over the sea,
D7 G
a cloud of bright angels to carry me home,
D A D
and that will be Heaven to me.
D A A7 D
O that will be Heaven to me, yes, that will be Heaven to me,
D7 G
a cloud of bright angels to carry me home,
D A D
and that will be Heaven to me.
How to play This Is Like Heaven To Me
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 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.