Toil
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BPM: 160 | 6/8 |
Intro
Eb Bb Gm F
Eb Bb Gm F
[Verso 1]
Eb Bb Gm F
No civilian pursuits can amuse anymore
Eb Bb Gm F
Now we'll share in the suffering through all we endure
Eb Bb Gm F
Cause our aim is to please You who called us to the war
Eb Bb Gm F
Oh no You won't desert us Your promise is sure
[Verso 2]
Eb Bb Gm F
And there'll be no masquerade we won't lie and won't cheat
Eb Bb Gm F
But as we're running this race we might fall and might bleed
Eb Bb Gm F
And if we win, our crowns we will lie at Your feet
Eb Bb Gm F
Cause forever our treasure and prize You will be
[Refrão]
Eb Bb Gm F
Oh remember Christ, who rose from the dead
Eb Bb Gm F
From David's line and died in our stead
Eb Bb Gm F
So let's run, and let's fight, and let's toil this land
Eb Bb Gm F F
Til the day that we die or when He comes again
[Verso 3]
Eb Bb Gm F
Oh, early we'll rise before we see the sun
Eb Bb Gm F
And there'll be stars in the sky before our work is done
Eb Bb Gm F
Then we'll patiently wait until growth has begun
Eb Bb Gm F
And we won't labor in vain cause the harvest will come
[Refrão]
Eb Bb Gm F
Oh remember Christ, who rose from the dead
Eb Bb Gm F
From David's line and died in our stead
Eb Bb Gm F
So let's run, and let's fight, and let's toil this land
Eb Bb Gm F F
Til the day that we die or when He comes again
{Instrumental}
Eb F
Eb F
[Ponte]
Eb F
His firm foundation stands beneath our feet
Eb
Assurance in Him is complete
F
He knows the silver and gold from the wood and clay
Eb F
And it's for our sake He suffered, bled, and died
Eb
And if we share in His death then surely we'll rise
F
And if we endure with Him surely we'll reign
Eb
Now this present suffering can never compare
F
To the glory that's coming for every heir
Eb
So to you then my child, be strengthened by grace
F
Keep fighting this fight and keep running this race
Eb F
Til the day that this glory's revealed, oh, forever we'll say
[Refrão]
Eb Bb Gm F
Oh remember Christ, who rose from the dead
Eb Bb Gm F
From David's line and died in our stead
Eb Bb Gm F
So let's run, and let's fight, and let's toil this land
Eb Bb Gm F F
Til the day that we die or when He comes again
Eb Bb Gm F
So let's run, and let's fight, and let's toil this land
Eb Bb Gm F
Til the day that we die or when He comes again
Outro
Eb Bb Gm F
Eb Bb Gm F
How to play Toil
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 Eb. 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.