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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
An ancient Irish hymn dating back over 1,000 years, with a beautiful lilting melody.
Hymn (3/4 Time)
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Tip: Play in 3/4 time with a gentle waltz feel. Fingerpick for a more reverent sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D G D Bm
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Em A G D
Naught be all else to me save that Thou art
G D Bm
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Em A G D
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Verse 2
D G D Bm
Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word
Em A G D
I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord
G D Bm
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son
Em A G D
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one
Verse 3
D G D Bm
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
Em A G D
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
G D Bm
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart
Em A G D
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art
Verse 4
D G D Bm
High King of heaven, my victory won
Em A G D
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun
G D Bm
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Em A G D
Still be my vision, O Ruler of all