Watchmen
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[Intro ]Chorus
C Bb/C
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits
F Dm7
And in His word I put my hope
C
I wait for the Lord
Bb/C
More than watchmen wait for the morning
Dm7 F/G N.C.
More than watchmen wait for the morning
[Verso 1]
C Bb/C
Out of the depths I cry to You
F/C
Lord, hear my voice
Dm7
Let Your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy
C Bb/C
If You, Lord, kept a record of sins (Lord, who could stand?)
F/C
But with You there is forgiveness
Dm7
So that we can, with reverence, serve You
[Refrão]
C Bb
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
F Dm7
And in His word I put my hope
C Bb
I wait for the Lord, more than watchmen wait for the morning
F Dm7
More than watchmen wait for the morning
[Verso 2]
C Bb
Israel, put your hope in the Lord
Dm7
For with the LORD is unfailing love
F
And with Him is full redemption
C Bb
He Himself will redeem Israel
C Dm C/G
From all their sins
[Refrão]
C Bb
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
F Dm7
And in His word I put my hope
C Bb
I wait for the Lord, more than watchmen wait for the morning
F Dm7
More than watchmen wait for the morning
Vamp
Am
I wait for the Lord
F
More than watchmen wait for the morning,
C E
More than watchmen, more than watchmen wait
Am
I wait for the Lord
F
More than watchmen wait for the morning
C E
More than watchmen wait
Instrumental Chorus
C Bb F Dm7
C Bb Dm7 F/G
Down Chorus
C F/C
I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits,
C F/G
And in His word I put my hope
Am
I wait for the Lord
Bb
More than watchmen wait for the morning
F Dm7 F/G
More than watchmen wait for the morning
How to play Watchmen
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.