Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
(3/4 measure)
Between brackets: Choir sings.
Intro:
| FF | Bb majorBb | C7C7 | FF |
Verse 1:
FF Bb majorBb C majorC FF
Faith of our fathers, living still.
Bb majorBb FF G7G7 C7C7
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword.
FF Bb majorBb FF
O' how our hearts beat high with joy.
Bb majorBb FF G7G7 C7C7 FF
Whene'er we hear, that glorious word!
Chorus:
Bb majorBb FF C7C7 FF
(Faith of our fathers, holy faith.)
Bb majorBb C7C7 FF
(We will be true to thee till death.)
Verse 2:
Bb majorBb C7C7 FF
Our fathers, chained in pri-isons dark.
Bb majorBb FF G7G7 C7C7
Were still in heart and conscience free.
FF Bb majorBb C7C7 FF
How sweet would be, their children's fate.
Bb majorBb FF D MajorD G7G7 C7C7 FF
If they like them, could die for thee.
Chorus:
Bb majorBb FF C7C7 FF
(Faith of our fathers, holy faith.)
Bb majorBb C7C7 FF
(We will be true to thee till death.)
Break:
| FF | Bb majorBb | C7C7 | FF |
Verse 3:
FF Bb majorBb C7C7 FF
Faith of our fathers, we will love.
Bb majorBb FF G7G7 C7C7
Both friend and foe in all our strife.
FF Bb majorBb C majorC FF
And preach Thee too, as love knows how.
Bb majorBb FF G+G C7C7 FF
By kindly words and vir-tuous life.
Outro:
Bb majorBb FF C7C7 FF
(Faith of our fathers, holy faith.)
Bb majorBb DmDm C7C7 FF
We will be true to thee till death..