I love this worshipful Hillsong tune, From The Inside Out that was recorded in 2005. It's fairly easy to play. If you're not familiar with this one, have a listen on YouTube. From The Inside Out (Chords and Lyrics by Joel Houston)
Key of G
4/4 Time Signature
Intro
C /// l //// l G /// l D /// l C /// l //// l G ///
Verse 1
D C
A thousand times I've failed
G D Still, Your mercy remains
C And should I stumble again
G D I'm caught in Your grace
Em
Everlasting
C G D Your light will shine when all else fades
Em Never ending
C G D C G D C G Your glory goes beyond all fame
Verse 2
D C
Your will above all else
G D My purpose remains
C The art of losing myself
G D In bringing You praise.
Em
Everlasting
C G D Your light will shine when all else fades
Em Never ending
C G D C Your glory goes beyond all fame
G
In my heart and my soul
Em Lord, I give You control
D Consume me from the inside out,
C Em Lord, let justice and praise
D Become my embrace
Am To love you from the inside out
Verse 3
C
Your will above all else
G D My purpose remains
C The art of losing myself
G D In bringing You praise.
Em
Everlasting
C G D Your light will shine when all else fades
Em Never ending
C G D Your glory goes beyond all things
C G
Yeah, In my heart and my soul
Em Lord, I give You control
D Consume me from the inside out,
C Em Lord, let justice and praise
D Become my embrace
Am To love You from the inside out
Em
Everlasting
C G D Your light will shine when all else fades
Em Never ending
C G D Your glory goes beyond all fame
G C
And the cry of my heart
D Em Is to bring You praise
C D From the inside out
C D Lord my soul cries out
C D
from the inside out,
C D C G D C G D
Lord my soul cries out, Lord Wishing you JOY around your table with family and friends this Thanksgiving season. I am thankful for YOU! Blessings,
-- LadyD
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King
My husband loves the song "Thrive" by Casting Crowns. Another favorite that my readers enjoy, Praise You In This Storm seems to be so comforting and hopeful when one is going through rough times. One of my favorites is Who Am I by Casting Crowns. Here's the video to Thrive if you're not familiar with the song.
F#
B F# B F# B F# C#Verse 1
B
Here in this worn and weary land
F#
Where many a dream has died
B
Like a tree planted by the water
F#
We never will run dry
Pre-chorus
B F#
So living water flowing through
B F#
God we thirst for more of You
B F#
Fill our hearts and flood our souls
C#
With one desire
Chorus
B
Just to know You and
F#
To make You known
B F#
We left Your name on High
B F# C#
Shine like the sun made darkness run and hide
B F#
We know we were made for so much more
B F#
Than ordinary lives
B F# C#
It's time for us to more than just survive
B C# F#
We were made to thrive
Interlude
B F# B F# B F# C#
Verse 2
B
Into Your word we're digging deep
F#
To know our Father's heart
B
Into the world we're reaching out
F#
To show them who You are
Pre-chorus
B F#
So living water flowing through
B F#
God we thirst for more of You
B F#
Fill our hearts and flood our souls
C#
With one desire
Chorus
B
Just to know You and
F#
To make You known
B F#
We left Your name on High
B F# C#
Shine like the sun made darkness run and hide
B F#
We know we were made for so much more
B F#
Than ordinary lives
B F# C#
It's time for us to more than just survive
B C# F#
We were made to thrive
play F# until bridge
Bridge
F# B C#
Joy Unspeakable, Faith Unsinkable, Love Unstoppable, Anything is possible
4x
Chorus
B
Just to know You and
F#
To make You known
B F#
We left Your name on High
B F# C#
Shine like the sun made darkness run and hide
B F#
We know we were made for so much more
B F#
Than ordinary lives
B F# C#
It's time for us to more than just survive
B C# F#
We were made to thrive
Hey!
B F# B F# B F# C#
B C# F#
We were made to Thrive
F#
Again, if you're not familiar where to place your hands with the chords in this progression, be sure and check out Hear and Play's music resource Chords 101 & 102.
From the songbook, Chris Tomlin Collection you'll find some amazing songs to perform with your worship team or just for your own enjoyment. Most of the songs are written for a tenor voice. You'll be playing some songs in the Key of C, D, G, A and Eb. Here's one to start with. Forever
Key: A Major
Time: 4/4 Asus2 (Steady Rock beat)
I am listening to the album Adore by Chris Tomlin. I caught the awesome special on TV the other night. It was a great celebration of worship. I thought you might want to play along with this song.
Midnight Clear (Love Song)
From Adore (Christmas Songs of Worship)
Additional words by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Jonas Myrin
Intro
Bb Eb/Bb F/Bb Bb (2xs)
Bb
It came upon the midnight clear
Eb2 F(add4)
That glorious song of old
Bb Gm7
From angels bending near the earth
Eb2 F(add4) Bb
To touch their harps of gold
Dm7 Gm7
Peace on the earth, goodwill to men
C F(add4)
From heaven's all gracious King
Bb Gm7
The world in solemn stillness lay
Eb2 F(add4)
To hear the angels sing
Verse 2
Still through the cloven skies they come
With peaceful wings unfurled
And still their heavenly music floats
Through all the weary world
And man at war with man hears not
The love song which they bring
O hush the noise and cease the strife
And hear the angels sing
Chorus
Eb Bb/D
Glory to God in the highest
Eb Bb/D
Glory to God evermore
Eb Bb/D F
Good news, great joy for all
Eb Bb/D
Melody breaks through the silence
Cm7 Gm7
Christ, the Savior is born!
Eb2 Bb/F F Bb
Jesus, the love song of God! (2nd time to Coda)
Instrumental Interlude
Eb Bb/D (3xs)
Gm7 F
Chorus
Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God evermore
Good news, great joy for all
Melody breaks through the silence
Christ, the Savior is born! Gm7
Eb2 F(add4) Bb
Jesus, the love song of God!
Jesus, the love song of God!
Bb Eb/Bb F/Bb Bb Bb Eb/Bb F/Bb Bb
You're the love song
You're the love song
You so loved the world
You're the love song
Looking through my worship folder, I came across a couple of songs that you can actually play anytime but seemed appropriate for November. Do you have special songs that bring a warm memory to mind, heart and soul for Thanksgiving? Here's 5 songs with the chord charts to follow.
Intro- E, A2
Verse 1
A2 E
What can I give to you
B C#m
What can I offer to the king
A2 E
For all the love you've shown
B C#m
For all your mercy over me
Chorus
A2 E
I called your name, you heard my cry
A2. C#m
Out of the grave, and into life
A2 E
My heart is yours, my soul is free
E B E
Thank you God for saving me
Intro chords- E, A2
Verse 2
A2 E
The rock of salvation
B. C#m
My hope is built on nothing less
A2 E
Morning by morning
B C#m
How great is your faithfulness
Bridge
E A2
You have your life upon the cross
E
You suffered once for all
A2
You made a way
E A2
Jesus in victory you rose
E
You made us all your own
A2
Now we are saved
Em7 C2 G/B D2
The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend
C2 G/B Dsus | D
The agonies of Calvary
Em7 C2 G/B D2
You the perfect holy One crushed Your Son
Am7 G/B Dsus D|D
Drank the bitter cup reserved for me
CHORUS
G D2 Em7
Your blood has washed away my sin
C2
Jesus, thank You
G D2 Em7
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
C2
Jesus, thank You
Em7 D/F# G C2
Once Your enemy now seated at Your table
Dsus | D
Jesus, thank
G/B | C2 | Dsus D | D | G/B | C2
You
VERSE 2
Em7 C2 G/B D2
By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near
C2 G/B Dsus | D
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Em7 C2 G/B D2
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Am7 G/B Dsus D | D
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Em7 D/F# G C2 G/B D2 C2
Lover of my soul, I want to live for You (repeat)
G Bm7
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Em7 Bm
Give thanks unto the Holy One
C G/B F Dsus D
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat)
Bm Em7 Am
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
D7 Gmaj7
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Em F D7
Because of what the Lord has done for us" (repeat)
G
Give thanks
(A) D Bm G Em7
I am so thankful for the fullness of your love
Asus A G D
I am so thankful for the shedding of your blood
A Bm Gmaj7 Em7
I am so thankful you died in my place
Asus A D
Oh Lord, I'm thankful for your love
B E C#m A F#m7
I am so thankful that you came into my life
Bsus B A E
I am so thankful that you love me like a child
B C#m Amaj7 F#m7
I am so thankful I'll be with you for all time
Bsus B E
Oh Lord, I'm thankful for your love
Bsus B G#7 C#m
Oh Lord, I'm thankful for your love
A B E C#m A
Oh Lord, I'm thankful for your love
B E
I'm thankful for your love
This lesson is designed to teach you how to replace those boring major triads with nice worship chord voicings.
Here's a formula:
L.H. = 1 5 1 / C G C R.H. = 3 6 7 3 / E A B E
This chord is a major chord with an added 6th and 7th. These tones will give your chords that worship flavor. You can experiment a little. Try adding a 2nd, 6th, or 7th to any major chord or triad to give it a more contemporary flavor.
The following chords can be used to update an outdated sound. Anywhere you would normally use a major triad, try substituting some of the chords below.
Here's an assignment. Practice and learn the following chords.
Major Chord with added 6th and 7th.
C Major - C G C/ E A B E
Db Major - Db Ab Db/ F Bb C F
D Major - D A D/ F# B C# F#
E Major - E B E/ G# C# D# G#
F Major - F C F/ A D E A
Gb Major - Gb Db Gb/ Bb Eb F Bb
G Major - G D G/ B E F# B
Ab Major - Ab Eb Ab/ C F G C
A Major - A E A/ C# F# G# C#
Bb Major - Bb F Bb/ D G A D
B Major - B F# B/ D# G# A# D#
Worship Chords using the 1-3-4 Progression
Worship chords are used to usher the listener into the presence of the Holy Spirit. Some musicians call these type chords "talk music."
Analyzing the 1-3-4 progression in Db Major, remember all harmony can be explained using the major scale. See the Db Major Scale below.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C Db
The 1 chord is Db Major The 3 chord is F minor The 4 chord is Gb Major
We will also use the interval of 6ths to create melodic color for our featured progression. First let's learn the 6ths in the right hand using the Db Major Scale. Notice that that the top note outlines the major scale.
Top Note: Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C Db
Bottom Note: F Gb Ab Bb C Db Eb F
The 1-3-4 Progression
Dbmaj7 = Db Ab Db/ Eb C
Fm7 = F C F/ C Ab
Gbmaj9 = Gb Db Gb/ Bb Eb F Bb
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Best, -- LadyD
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King
When I think of ChristianLatin artists, I immediately think of Salvador. Yes, there are many great, rhythm rocking bands and it's difficult to chose a favorite, so I won't. But I can tell you that the song Heaven sung by Salvador and written by Los Lonely Boys is loved by many. In fact, I used this particular song on one of my biker videos. Oh yes, I am on YouTube. Who isn't these day? lol This was one of my first attempts at uploading slides with music. I've learned a lot since then. Anyways, I love this song and I hope you enjoy learning the song as well.
Here are the chords to Heaven:
F# G#m7 F# G#m7
Sa---ve me from this prison, Lord help me to get away
F# G#m7 F# G#m7
Cause o--nly you can save me now from this misery
F# G#m7 F#m
And I--ve been lost in my own place, and I’m getting’ weary (how far
G#m7
is heaven)
F# G#m7 F#m
And I-- know that I need to change my ways of livin’ (how far is
G#m7
heaven)
F#
Lord can you tell me (Prelude)
F# G#m7 F#
I--’ve been locked up way too long In this crazy world (how far is
G#m7
heaven)
F# G#m7 F#
And I-- just keep on prayin’ Lord Just keep on livin’ (how far is
G#m7
heaven)
F# G#m7
Yeah Lord can you tell me (how far is heaven)
F# G#m7
Cause I just got to know how far (how far is heaven)
F# G#m7
I just got to know how far
(Solo)
G#m7 Am7 Bbm7 (-Emaj--Ebmin--Dbmaj--)
(Tu que estas en alto ciel—o, echame tu bendici---on)
F# G#m7 F#
Cause I-- know there’s a better place Than this place I’m livin’ (how
G#m7
far is heaven)
F# G#m7 F#
And I-- just got to have some faith and just keep on giving, (how far
G#m7
is heaven)
F# G#m7
Yeah Lord can you tell me (how far is heaven)
F# G#m7
Cause I just gotta know how far (how far is heaven)
F# G#m7
Yeah Lord can you tell me (how far is heaven)
F# G#m7
Cause I just gotta know how far---
F# G#m7
I just gotta know how far—
F# G#m7
Yeah hee—hee, hee
Many Latin tunes have a very simple harmony. In some cases only one or two chords. II-V progressions are very popular in salsa. As in most other II-V progressions, the seventh of the II chord resolves down a half-step to become the third of the V chord. A montuno for a III-VI-II-V progression, you would play a C-7, F-7, Bb-7 Eb7. Montunos can be played in tenths instead of octaves. In general, once you've started a montuno, you should not change it until a new section of the tune begins. Although the masters of the genre occasionally alter the montuno in places, the importance of establishing a groove is paramount in Latin music, and changing the montuno breaks the groove. Remember, salsa is primarily dance music-you should play "in the pocket." In a salsa band, each rhythm instrument-piano, bass, timbales, congas, bongos, cowbell-plays a different rhythm, and they all fit together nicely like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. The bass player's pattern is called tumbao. Most tumbaos accent the fourth beat of each bar, reinforcing the conga drum pattern. A great way to practice is to play the bass line with your left hand while you play the the montuno with your right hand. You wouldn't really do this in real life but for practice this is an invaluable exercise. If you can master it, you'll probably feel a lot more comfortable in a salsa rhythm section. You should "lock in" with the bass player as much as possible since the two of you (unless there is a guitarist0 are the only harmony instruments in the rhythm section. I admit, this rhythm is extremely challenging. I watch YouTube videos over and over and practice hard at it. IT just doesn't come natural for me. How is it for you? Here's an exercise I've broken down in 4 measures for you piano players who like salsa music: Measure 1 = C-7 and F-7
C/Bb (single notes played together), then EbF (together) F/A (single notes played together), then EbF (together) Bb (single note l.h.), then Ab (single note r.h.) Measure 2 = Bb-7 and Eb7
DbEb (together in r.h.) Eb/G (single notes played together), then DbEb (together) C (single note l.h.), then Bb (single note r.h.) Measure 3 = C-7 and F_7 Same as measure 1
Measure 4 = Bb-7 and Eb7 Same as measure 2 The note that your left hand plays on the fourth beat of each bar anticipates the chord in the next bar, showing a montuno and a tumbao in the left hand on a I-IV-V-IV.
D2 A2
When the music fades and all is stripped away
Em7 A7sus
And I simply come
D2 A2
Longing just to bring something that's of worth
Em7 A7sus
That will bless your heart
Em7 D/F# A7sus
I'll bring you more than a song
For a song in itself
Em7 D/F# A7sus
Is not what You have required
Em7 D/F# A7sus
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
Em7 D/F# A7sus
You're looking into my heart
D2 A2/C#
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
Em7 D/F#
And It's all about you
G A7sus
All about You Jesus
D2 A2/C#
I'm sorry Lord for the things I've made it
Em7 D/F#
When it's all about you
G A7sus D
all about You Jesus
D2 A2
King of endless worth, no one could express
Em7 A7sus
How much You deserve
D2 A2
Though I'm weak and poor, all I have is Yours
Em7 A7sus
Every single breath
G D D2 D/F# A2 A7sus Em7
Version 2:
D A
When the music fades
G
All is stripped away
Asus A
And I simply come
D A G
Longing just to bring that's of worth
Asus A
That will bless Your heart
(Prechorus)
Em D A
I'll bring You more than a song
Em
For a song in itself
D A
Is not what you have required
Em D A
You search much deeper within
Em
Through the way things appear
D A
You're looking into my heart
(Chorus)
D A/C#
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
Em
And it's all about You
G A
It's all about you, Jesus
D A/C#
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
Em
When it's all about You
G A
It's all about you, Jesus
D A
King of endless worth
G
No one could express
Asus A
How much You deserve
D A
Though I'm weak and poor
G
All I have is Yours
Asus A
Every single breath
(Prechorus and Chorus)
D Asus A Em G
EBF#mB7sus4
When the music fades, all is stripped away, and I simply come;
EBF#m
Longing just to bring, something that's of worth
B7sus4
That will bless your heart.
F#mE/G#B
I'll bring you more than a song,
F#mE/G#BB/D#E
For a song in itself is not what You have required
F#mE/G#B
You search much deeper within
F#m
Through the way things appear;
E/G#B
You're looking into my heart
Chorus:
EB2/D#
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
F#mABE
And it's all about You, its all about You, Jesus
EB2/D#
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it,
F#mABE
When it's all about You, all about You, Jesus
Verse 2:
EBF#mB7sus4
King of endless worth, no one could express, how much You deserve;
EBF#mB7sus4
Though I'm weak and poor, all I have is Yours, every single breath
F#mE/G#B
I'll bring you more than a song.
F#mE/G#BB/D#E
For a song in itself is not what You have required
F#mE/G#B
You search much deeper within
F#m
Through the way things appear;
E/G#B
You're looking into my heart
Chorus
Key of G - Heart of Worship
GDAmD7sus4
When the music fades, all is stripped away, and I simply come;
GDAm
Longing just to bring, something that's of worth
D7sus4
That will bless your heart.
AmG/BD
I'll bring you more than a song,
AmG/BDD/F#G
For a song in itself is not what You have required
AmG/BD
You search much deeper within
Am
Through the way things appear;
G/BD
You're looking into my heart
Chorus:
GD2/F#
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
AmCDG
And it's all about You, its all about You, Jesus
GD2/F#
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it,
AmCDG
When it's all about You, all about You, Jesus
Verse 2:
GDAmD7sus4
King of endless worth, no one could express, how much You deserve;
GDAmD7sus4
Though I'm weak and poor, all I have is Yours, every single breath
AmG/BD
I'll bring you more than a song.
AmG/BDD/F#G
For a song in itself is not what You have required
AmG/BD
You search much deeper within
Am
Through the way things appear;
G/BD
You're looking into my heart
The Heart of Worship - Key of A
Verse 1:
AEBmE7sus4
When the music fades, all is stripped away, and I simply come;
AEBm
Longing just to bring, something that's of worth
E7sus4
That will bless your heart.
BmA/C#E
I'll bring you more than a song,
BmA/C#EE/G#A
For a song in itself is not what You have required
BmA/C#E
You search much deeper within
Bm
Through the way things appear;
A/C#E
You're looking into my heart
Chorus:
AE2/G#
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
BmDEA
And it's all about You, its all about You, Jesus
AE2/G#
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it,
BmDEA
When it's all about You, all about You, Jesus
Verse 2:
AEBmE7sus4
King of endless worth, no one could express, how much You deserve;
AEBmE7sus4
Though I'm weak and poor, all I have is Yours, every single breath
BmA/C#E
I'll bring you more than a song.
BmA/C#EE/G#A
For a song in itself is not what You have required
BmA/C#E
You search much deeper within
Bm
Through the way things appear;
A/C#E
You're looking into my heart
The Heart of Worship/Where Angels Fear to Tread I hope you enjoy playing this worshipful song. I have played it often and in many different keys depending on the voice range of the worship leader. Get familiar with playing a song you love in all the keys. Experiment moving chords up a whole step or half step. It gets easier the more you practice. We tend to play only in the keys that are easy or the ones were familiar with. So, stretch yourself and try those unfamiliar keys. Some will want to hit the "transpose" button on their keyboard... I know! lol
All the best,
~ LadyD
Charlie Parker once said "Learn the changes and then forget them."
I love teaching beginners, young children, and adults. I offer piano lessons for ages 3-103 and all levels from primer to advanced. We have a blast with piano games, playing duets, learning songs and theory.
I offer private and group lessons. I am a WunderKeys piano teacher for preschoolers, 3-years-old to Kindergarten. We have 2 recitals, Fall and Spring.
Thank You!
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Billie
“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” – Billie Holiday
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