Tono: G
Introducción: Bm7 Gm Dm/F# Gm
Bm7 Gm Dm/F# Gm
We have sung the songs of victory,we have prayed to You for rain,
Em9 Am9 Dm/F# Gm
We have cried for Your Compassion, to renew the land again
Bm7 Gm Dm/F# Gm
Now we're standing in Your presence, more hungry than before,
Em9 Am9 Dm/F# Gm
Now we're on Your steps of mercy, and we're knocking at Your door.
Bm7 Gm Dm/F#
How long, before You drench the barren land,
Am4 Am Em9 Bm7
How long, before we see Your righteous hand
Am9 Dm9 Gm Dm/F#
How long, before Your name is lifted right,
Am4 Am Em9 Bm7 Am9 Dm9
How long, before the weeping turns to songs of joy.
Bm7 Gm Dm/F# Gm
Lord, we know Your heart is broken, by the evil that You see,
Em9 Am4 Am Dm/F# Gm
And You've stayed Your hand of judgment, for You plan to set men free
Bm7 Gm Dm/F# Gm
But the land is still in darkness, and we've fled from what is rigth,
Em9 Am4 Am Dm/F# Gm
We have failed the silent children, who have never seen the ligth.
Dm9 Gm Dm/F#
How long, before You drench the barren land,
Am4 Am Em9 Bm7
How long, before we see Your righteous hand
Am9 Dm9 Gm Dm/F#
How long, before Your name is lifted right,
Am4 Am Em9 Bm7 Am9 Dm9
How long, before the weeping turns to songs of joy.
Cm7 G#m D#m/G G#m
But a Know a day is coming, when the deaf will hear his voice,
Fm9 A#m4 A#m D#m/G G#m
When the blind will see their Saviour, and the lame will leap for joy
Cm7 G#m D#m/G G#m
When the widow finds a husband, who will always love his bride,
Fm9 A#m4 A#m D#m/G G#m
And the orphan finds a father, who will never leave her side.
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How long, before Your Glory lights the skies,
A#m4 A#m Fm9 Cm7
How long, before Your radiance lifts our eyes
A#m9 D#m9 D#m4 D#m9
How long, before Your fragance fills the air,
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How long, before the earth resounds with song.