While We Sing
Learn how to play While We Sing by Leeland with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Intro: E Abm C#m A E
Verse 1
E Abm
I've sat by for too long
C#m A E
and I've watched the hurting suffer on their own
E Abm
I have chances everyday
C#m A E B
To live like you, die to myself, give Your love away
A C#m A - A C#m B
and i wonder why i feel so empty inside
while i sing:
[Refrão]
C#m A E
la la la la la la la la
B C#m
as the hungry roam the streets
C#m A E
la la la la la la la la
B C#m
as the broken are on their knees
C#m A E
la la la la la la la la
B
I keep singing
Verse 2
E Abm
We are frozen we are still
C#m A E
but were called to be a city on a hill
E Abm
and as our melodies resound
C#m A
we cannot hear the silent cry
E B
this world is screaming out
A C#m A - A C#m B
and we wonder why, we feel so empty inside
while we sing
(Chorus x1)
Bridge
A E
Remember Salivations day
Abm B A
When Jesus Washed our sins away
A E B
The lost are crying out to be saved
While we sing
Chorus 2
C#m A E
la la la la la la la la
B C#m
as the hungry roam the streets
C#m A E
la la la la la la la la
B C#m
as the broken are on their knees
C#m A E
la la la la la la la la
B
We keep singing
A E
But just a song wont heal
C#m B
The Bleeding wound
A
Church wake up
E B
were sleeping in an empty tomb
A
Church Arise!
E
Arise and Shine!
Abm C#m
Shake yourself from the dust, God is calling us to Go!
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How to play While We Sing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.