When I Hear the Praises Start Chords & Lyrics by Keith Green
When I Hear the Praises Start
guitar chords lyrics
couldnt find chords online, so i figured some out. some of them might be wrong:P
the chords don't match up with the lyrics, but the meter is pretty straightforward
so it'll be easy when you listen to it.
capo 3rd fret
intro:
D - E - G - A
Verse 1:
D D/C# Bm A
My son, My son, why are you striving,
G D/F# Em A
You can't add one thing to what's been done for you,
D D/C# Bm A
I did it all while I was dying,
G D/F# Em A
Rest in your faith, my peace will come to you.
Chorus:
G D/F# Em D D/C# Bm
For when I hear the praises start, I want to rain upon you,
G D/F# Em D D/C# Bm
Blessings that will fill your heart, I see no stain upon you,
G D/F# Em D D/C# Bm
Because you are My child and you know me, to Me you're only holy,
Emaj G
Nothing that you've done remains, only what you do for Me.
Repeat intro once
Verse 2:
My child, My child, why are you weeping,
You will not have to wait forever,
That day and that hour is in My keeping,
The day I'll bring you into Heaven.
Repeat Chorus
Bridge: (It modulates)
D - E - G - A - E - F# - A- B
Verse 3:
E E/D# C#m B
My precious bride, the day is nearing,
A A/G# F#m B
When I'll take you in My arms and hold you,
E E/D# C#m B
I know there are so many things that you've been hearing,
A A/G# F#m B
But you just hold on to what I have told you.
Chorus:
A A/G# F#m E E/D# C#
For when I hear the praises start, my bride, I want to rain upon you,
A A/G# F#m E E/D# C#
Blessings that will fill your heart, I see no stain upon you,
A A/G# F#m E E/D# C#
Because you are My child, and you know Me, to me you're only holy,
F#maj A
Nothing that you've done, will remain, only what you do for me.
End with E - F# - A - B
