Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
♫ Intro:
Bm7Bm7 G+G E minorEm A augmentedA Bm7Bm7 G+G E minorEm D/F#D/F# G+G A augmentedA
♫ Verse 1:
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm G+G
Its good to hope in silence for the saving help of God,
D MajorD A augmentedA G+G A augmentedA
It is good for a man to bear the yoke of his youth,
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm G+G
let us look into our ways, that we may return to God,
E minorEm D/F#D/F# G+G
let us reach out toward heaven,
♫ Chorus:
Bm7Bm7 G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
The favors of our God will never be exhausted,
Bm7Bm7 A augmentedA G+G A augmentedA
His mercies never will be spent,
Bm7Bm7 G+G D MajorD A augmentedA
Each morning it is renewed so great and faithful is He,
E minorEm D/F#D/F# G+G A augmentedA D MajorD
He's my portion I will hope in the Lord
A augmentedA E minorEm D/F#D/F# G+G A augmentedA
♫ Verse 2:
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm G+G
I called upon your name oh Lord let it be that you hear my plea,
D MajorD A augmentedA G+G A augmentedA
You came to my aid when I called to you and said to hear no more
D MajorD A augmentedA B minorBm G+G
Defended me from danger and you came to redeem my life
E minorEm D/F#D/F# G+G
I am wronged you gave me justice, Repeat Chorus 2x:
end:
E minorEm D/F#D/F# G+G A augmentedA
portion I will hope in the Lord
E minorEm D/F#D/F# G+G A augmentedA
portion I will hope in the Lord