Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
D MajorD D MajorD A augmentedA
Be Thou exalted, forever and ever,
A augmentedA A augmentedA D MajorD
God of eternity, Ancient of Days!
D MajorD D MajorD A augmentedA
Wondrous in wisdom, majestic in glory,
A augmentedA A augmentedA A augmentedA
Perfect in holiness, and worthy of praise.
Chorus:
D MajorD D#mD#m E minorEm A augmentedA
Be Thou exalted by seraphs and angels,
A augmentedA A7A7 D MajorD
Be Thou exalted with harp and with song;
D MajorD D7D7 G+G
Saints in their anthems of rapture adore Thee,
G+G D MajorD D#mD#m E minorEm A7A7 D MajorD
Thine be the glory forever, Amen.
Verse 2:
D MajorD D MajorD A augmentedA
Be Thou exalted, O Son of the Highest!
A augmentedA A augmentedA D MajorD
Saviour of sinful men, Redeemer and King!
D MajorD A augmentedA A augmentedA
Coequal in glory, Humbly we come to thee,
A augmentedA D MajorD
our homage to bring.
Verse 3:
D MajorD D MajorD A augmentedA
Be Thou exalted, O Spirit of power!
A augmentedA A augmentedA D MajorD
Dwelling within our hearts, to keep us from sin,
D MajorD D MajorD A augmentedA
God of the ages, and Lord of Salvation,
A augmentedA A augmentedA D MajorD
Ruler of heav'n and earth, Thy praises we sing!