You Are Good
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G
Palm Muted
[Verse 1]
G G
They don’t know what I’ve been through
G C
The mountains Ive climbed and the valleys I’ve been to
G
They don’t know how to pull me from despair
C
but you seem to know how to fill these lungs with new air.
[Pre-Chorus]
Em D C
so come to my rescue and hold my heart in your hands
Em D C
open eyes and help me understand
[Chorus]
G D Em C
You are good, you are right, you feel this darkness with forgiving light
G D Em C
always there, by my side, cover me up in the middle night
Em D C
Take this burning away if you could
G
Because you are good
[Verse 2]
G G
Oh I know, I’ve let you down
G C
at times I’ve run away and I’ve left you there with doubt
G
Ooh I know, i’ve left you standing alone
C
So I recognize this beautiful mercy you’ve shown
[Pre-Chorus]
Em D C
so come to my rescue and hold my heart in your hands
Em D C
open eyes and help me understand
[Chorus]
G D Em C
You are good, you are right, you feel this darkness with forgiving light
G D Em C
always there, by my side, cover me up in the middle night
Em D C
Take this burning away if you could
Em D C
Take this burning away if you could
G
Because you are good
How to play You Are Good
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 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.