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Fortress

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Capo: 2 Key: D
Intro:  F   C   Am  G  
Verse 1:
When my FeFar is overwhelming
On your prComise I will standAm  
Your faithful to the eGnd
When my eneFmies surround me
I am safe wiCthin your handAm  
You are faithful to the eGnd
Chorus:
   AmAnd when the baFttle comes
CI know you're my defender
  AmA mighty ForFtress is our GCod
  AmAnd when the vicFtory's won
CI know I'll still be standing
   AmA mighty ForFtress is our GCod
Verse 2:
Let your preFsence go before me
Into plCaces I can"t see
   AmYou're everything I nGeed
Let my weakFness show your Glory
And my scCars declare your strength
   AmYoure everything GI need
Chorus 
Bridge:
  COur hands are lifted upAm  
The king of GlFory fights for usC  
  COne word will rise aboveAm  
In Jesus nFame we overcoCme

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Fortress

by Elevation Worship

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo: 2 Key: D

F C Am G

Intro:

Verse 1:

When my Fear is overwhelming

C Am

On your promise I will stand

Your faithful to the end

When my enemies surround me

C Am

I am safe within your hand

You are faithful to the end

Chorus:

Am F

And when the battle comes

I know you're my defender

Am F C

A mighty Fortress is our God

Am F

And when the victory's won

I know I'll still be standing

Am F C

A mighty Fortress is our God

Verse 2:

Let your presence go before me

Into places I can"t see

Am G

You're everything I need

Let my weakness show your Glory

And my scars declare your strength

Am G

Youre everything I need

Chorus

Bridge:

C Am

Our hands are lifted up

F C

The king of Glory fights for us

C Am

One word will rise above

F C

In Jesus name we overcome

About Fortress Chords by Elevation Worship

Learn how to play Fortress by Elevation Worship with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fortress chords”, “Fortress guitar chords”, or “Elevation Worship Fortress chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Fortress chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fortress lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, F, C, Am, G, A.

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What key is "Fortress" in?

The chords for "Fortress" show the original chord names (including D, F, C, Am, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.