Waiting To Shine
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Bb Gm D# (2x)
Bb G Bb
God I’ve always wondered what You look like
Bb G F
Lord I’ve always waited staring at the sky
Bb
But the heavens remained quiet
D#
As they drift along in peace
F
Sometimes they’ve turned to thunder
D#
Still the echoes always cease
Cm Bb D#
How I long to get home
Cm Bb D#
Lord I hope it won’t be long Till You
Chorus
Bb
Let the skies open wide
Let Your child see Your eyes
Gm
Iris to iris
D#
I will be waiting
Bb
Let the skies open wide
Let Your children be like
Gm
Diamonds reflecting
D#
We will be waiting
Cm Bb D#
Waiting to shine
Cm Bb D#
Waiting to shine
Bb G Bb
Chasing after vapors left me cold
G D# F
Cause obscurity befalls me like a diamond cased in coal
Bb
But Your hand has been upon me and Your
D#
workmanship is true
F
And years I’ve spent in darkness made me long to
D#
shine for You
Cm Bb D#
All I want is to see Your face
Cm Bb D#
All I’m praying for today is that You’d
Chorus
Bb
Let the skies open wide
Let Your child see Your eyes
Gm
Iris to iris
D#
I will be waiting
Bb
Let the skies open wide
Let Your children be like
Gm
Diamonds reflecting
D#
We will be waiting
Cm Bb D#
Waiting to shine
Cm Bb D# F
Cm Bb D# F
Sing Halleluiah to our God
Cm Bb D# F
Sing Halleluiah we are found
Cm Bb G# D#
Sing halleluiah for the Savior has come down
Bb Gm D#
O’ Oh O’ Oh
Bb Gm D#
Chorus
Cm Bb D#
Sunset to sunset we will be waiting
Cm Bb D#
Sunset to sunset we will be waiting
Cm Bb D#
Waiting to shine
Still waiting to shine
How to play Waiting To Shine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.