To Believe
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Intro: F Bb F C
F Am
Before I lay me down to rest
F Am
I ask the Lord one small request
F Am
I know I have all I could need
F Bb C
But this prayer is not for me
F C Am
Too many people on this day
F Am
Don't have a peaceful place to stay
Bb F
Let all fighting cease that your children may see peace
Bb F C F C
Wipe their tears of sorrow away
[Refrão]
F Am
To believe in a day
Bb C Dm
When hunger and war will pass away
Bb Dm
To have the hope amidst despair
Bb F
That every sparrow's counted
Bb C# F
That you hear their cries and listen to each prayer
F Am
Let me try always to believe
F Am
That we can heal the hearts that grieve
Bb
Please help us not ignore
F Dm
The anguished cries of the poor
Bb F C
Or their pain will never leave
[Refrão]
F Am
To believe in a day
Bb C Dm
When hunger and war will pass away
Bb Dm
To have the hope amidst despair
G F
That every sparrow's counted
Bb F# F
That you hear their cries and listen to each prayer
(spoken prayer)
C#
Father, as you see, I'm just a child
G# C D#
And there's so much to understand
G
But if Your Grace should surround me
G#
I'll do the very best I can
D# F C# F C
I promise, I'll do the very best I can
[Refrão]
Bm G Bm
To believe in a day
C Dm Em
When hunger and war will pass away
C Em
To have the hope amidst despair
Am Bm
That every sparrow's counted
C D# Em
That you hear their cries and listen to each prayer
G C G
Hear each cry and listen to each prayer
Am Bm
Help us do Your will oh Father
C G
In the name of all that's true
Bm Dm G Bm
And we'll see in one another
C D# Dm G Dm G
The loving image of You
How to play To Believe
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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.