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Ancient Words original guitar chords by
Michael W. Smith
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1.0 (1)
Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Csus2
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G/B
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Verse 1
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D/G
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Holy words long preserved
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D/F#
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for our walk in this world,
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D/F#
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They resound with God's own heart
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C/G
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Oh, let the Ancient words im part
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Words of Life, words of Hope
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Give us strength, help us cope
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In this world, where e'er we roam
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Ancient words will guide us Home
Chorus 1
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Ancient words ever true
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Changing me, and changing you
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We have come with open hearts
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Oh let the ancient words im part
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Holy words of our Faith
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Handed down to this age
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Came to us through sacri fice
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C/G
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Oh heed the faithful words of Christ
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Holy words long preserved
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D/F#
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For our walk in this world
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They resound with God's own heart
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Oh let the ancient words im part
Chorus 2
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Ancient words ever true
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G/B
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Changing me, and changing you
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We have come with open hearts
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Oh let the ancient words im part
Chorus 3
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Ancient words ever true
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Changing me, and changing you
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We have come with open hearts
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Oh let the ancient words im part
Chorus 4
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Ancient words ever true
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Changing me, and changing you
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Oh let the ancient words im part
Chorus 5
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Ancient words ever true
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Changing me, and changing you
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We have come with open hearts
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Outro 1
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Oh let the ancient words im part
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Am

  • G/B

  • Csus2

  • D/F#

  • Em

  • C6

  • G/D

  • C/G

  • D/G

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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