
how great thou art
Alan Jackson
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Tom : G
[Intro] G
[Primeira Parte]
G C
Oh Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder
G D C G
Consider all the worlds, Thy hands have made
G C
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
G D G
Thy power throughout, The universe displayed
[Refrão 2x]
G C G
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God to Thee
Am D G
How great thou art, How great thou art
[Segunda Parte]
G# C#
When Christ shall come, With shouts of acclamation
G# D# G#
And take me home, What joy shall fill my heart
G# C#
Then I shall bow, In humble adoration
G# D# C# G#
And there proclaim My God, How great Thou art
[Refrão 2x]
G# C# G#
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God to Thee
A#m D# G#
How great Thou art, How great Thou art
G# A#m
How great Thou art
D# G#
How great Thou art
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