Trading My Sorrows
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G C Em D
I'm trading my sorrows.
G C Em D
I'm trading my shame.
G C Em D G C Em D
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord.
G C Em D
I'm trading my sickness.
G C Em D
I'm trading my pain.
G C Em D G C Em D
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord.
G C Em D
And we say yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord.
G C Em D
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord.
G C Em D G C Em D
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord. Amen.
G C
I'm pressed but not crushed.
Em D
persecuted not abandoned.
G C Em D
Struck down but not destroyed.
G C
I'm blessed beyond the curse.
Em D
for His promise will endure.
G C Em D
And His joy's gonna be my strength.
D Dsus D
Though the sorrow may last for the night.
F C
His joy comes with the morning...
How to play Trading My Sorrows
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.