Words
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Capo 2
Intro: C#m B E
Verse 1:
C#m B E
They've made me feel like a prisoner
C#m B E
They've made me feel set free
C#m B E
They've made me feel like a criminal
A
Made me feel like a king
C#m B E
They've lifted my heart
C#m B E
To places I'd never been
C#m B E
And they've dragged me down
A
Back to where I began
Pre-Chorus:
B
Words can build you up
C#m
Words can break you down
A
Start a fire in your heart or
A
Put it out
[Refrão]
E
Let my words be life
C#m
Let my words be truth
B
I don't wanna say a word
A E
Unless it points the world back to You
Verse 2:
C#m B E
You can heal the heartache
C#m B E
Speak over the fear
C#m B E
God, Your voice is the only thing
A
We need to hear
Pre-Chorus
Chorus 2:
E
Let my words be life
C#m
Let my words be truth
B
I don't wanna say a word
A E
Unless it points the world back to You
E
Let the words I say
C#m
Be the sound of Your grace
B
I don't wanna say a word
A E
Unless it points the world back to You
Bridge:
C#m B
I wanna speak Your love
E A
Not just another noise
C#m B
Oh, I wanna be Your light
E A
I wanna be Your voice
Chorus
Ending:
B
Words can build you up
C#m
Words can break you down
A
Start a fire in your heart or
A
Put it out
A
I don't wanna say a word
E
Unless it points the world back to You
How to play Words
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.