Desert Song
Brooke Fraser
PRE-INTRO (kick count-off) / / / /
*note: the “A” & “D” chords during intro & verse is syncopated on 3 &
INTRO (full band, driving bass drum groove):
Bm / / A
Bm / / A
Gmaj7 / / D
Gmaj7 / / D
Bm / / A
Bm / / A
Gmaj7 / / D
Gmaj7 / / D
VERSE 1 & 2 (full band -- driving bass drum, rim shots, light guitars & piano)
Bm
A
Gmaj7 D
Bm
A
Gmaj7 D
This is my prayer in the desert,
when all that’s within me feels dry
Bm
A
Gmaj7
D
Bm
A
Gmaj7 D
This is my prayer in my hunger and need, my God is the God who provides
Bm
A
Gmaj7 D
Bm
A Gmaj7 D
This is my prayer in the fire,
in weakness or trial or pain
Bm
A
Gmaj7
D Bm
D/F#
Gmaj7
There is a faith proved of more worth than gold, so refine me Lord through the flame
CHORUS (diamonds, no drums, cymbals & guitar play rhythm)
D
A
G
D
I will bring praise I will bring praise, no weapon formed against me shell remain
A/C#
A
Bm
G
Asus A
I
will re-joice I will de-clare
God is my victory and He is here
INTRO (full groove)
VERSE 3 (same as v1 & 2)
This is my prayer in the battle when triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ so firm on His promise I’ll stand
CHORUS (loud/full)
TRANSITION: Bm ///
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BRIDGE 4x (1stx- soft diamonds, loud bass, 2ndx- driving kick, building, 3rd – 4thx- loud, harmonies)
D
Bm
All of my life in every season You are still God, I have a reason
A
G
D
To sing
I have a reason to worship
CHORUS (soft, diamonds, like 1st time)
INTRO (full groove)
VERSE 4 (very soft, light acoustic & light keyboard only)
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favour and providence flow
I know I’m filled to be emptied again The seed I’ve received I will sow
(slowing...)
End on <G>
© 2008 Hillsong Publishing – CCLI# 88911