When This Evening Sun Goes Down
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E B7 E B7
When this evening sun goes down then in heaven I will be found,
E E7 A E B7 E
I will end life's other side when I cross the great divide.
E B7 E B7
When this evening sun goes down, when I wear my starry crown,
E E7 A E B7 E
when I'll see a smiling face and rest in amazing grace.
E B7 E B7
He will wipe away my tears, he will blind me to all my fears,
E E7 A E B7 E
then in joy I'll ever be bound, when this evening sun goes down.
E B7 E
When this evening sun goes down,
B7
when they lay me 'neath the ground,
E E7 A E B7 E
when we'll meet, weep, and mourn, then I'll be in my heavenly home.
How to play When This Evening Sun Goes Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.