Wrecking Ball
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Capo- 4th Fret (KEY B)
Start- Em C, G, D
verse 1
Em C
Father, Father,
G D
I need to rip out this old tree.
Em C
Father, Father,
G D
The roots of lust and greed.
Em C
I've grown so deep into this ground
G D
I've tried so hard to pull them out,
C
On my own, they take the best of me.
[Refrão]
Em C
I need a wrecking ball,
G
Slamming inside my heart,
D
Braking me all apart.
Em C
Tearing the old away,
G
Killing the fear in me,
B
Until I can finally breathe.
Em C G D
Even if it hurts so bad that I can't even stand,
C D
Take it all, let me fall into Your hands.
Em, C, G, D
verse 2
Em C
Father, Father,
G D
You have brought me to my knees.
Em C
Father, Father,
G D
You long for me to see.
Em C
When I get lost along the path,
G D
You will fight to bring me back.
C
Only you, can make the best of me.
Chorus
Em C
I need a wrecking ball,
G
Slamming inside my heart,
D
Braking me all apart.
Em C
Tearing the old away,
G
Killing the fear in me,
B
Until I can finally breathe.
Em C G D
Even if it hurts so bad that I can't even stand,
C D C
Take it all, let me fall into Your hands.
BRIDGE
G D
where mercy lives where grace begins
C
With Your hands
B
knock down all these walls I'm praying.
Chorus
Em C
I need a wrecking ball,
G
Slamming inside my heart,
D
Braking me all apart.
Em C
Tearing the old away,
G
Killing the fear in me,
B
Until I can finally breathe.
Em C G D
Even if it hurts so bad that I can't even stand,
C
Take it all, break it all, take my all,
B
let me fall into Your hands.
Em, C, G, D,
END WITH FIRST 2 LINES OF verse 1
How to play Wrecking Ball
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.