Was There Nothing
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capo 4
G C G
Was there nothing but the hush of night?
C G Em G
Had a boat; don't remember where.
G C G
Did you flee from what was said and seen?
Em C G
Truth's not true under the light of lies.
Em C G
Raise your sword and shield
G C G
Was there more than just the prose of night?
C G Em G
Had a grave; don't remember where.
G C G
Beaten down awhile I lift up my prayer.
Em C G Em C G
Broken promises have set the snare; both sincere and not.
G C G
Was there nothing but the blessed night?
C G Em G
Had some gold but don't remember where.
G C G
When does faith lift up its head so high?
Em C G Em C G
Oh, my Lord, won't you please tell me why faith bestows power?
G C G
Was there nothing but the hush of night?
C G Em G
Had a treasure but I don't know where.
G C G
Did you flee from what was said and seen?
Em C G
Yes, the good was not without the bad.
Em C G 2X
Raise your sword and shield.
How to play Was There Nothing
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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.