Whispering Hope - Jim Reeves

Whispering Hope

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Verse
 
G C G Am D G
Soft as the voice of an angel, breathing a lesson unheard
G C G D G
Hope with a gentle persuasion, whispers her comforting word
G G Am D
Wait till the darkness is over, wait till the tempest is done
G C G G D G
Hope for the sunshine tomorrow, after the darkness is gone
 
[Refrão]D G D G
Whispering hope oh how welcome Thy voice
C G D G
Making my heart in it's sorrow rejoice
 
Verse
 
G C G Am D G
If in the dusk of the twilight, dim be the region afar
G C G D G
Will not the deepening darkness, brighten the glimmering star
G G Am D
Then when the night is upon us, why should the heart sink away
G C G G D G
When the dark midnight is over, watch for the breaking of day
 
[Refrão]D G D G
Whispering hope oh how welcome Thy voice
C G D G
Making my heart any sorrow rejoice

How to play Whispering Hope

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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.

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