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Em7/B=(x 2 2 0 3 3)
G=(3 2 x x 3 3)
Cadd9=(x 3 2 0 3 3)
Am=(x 0 2 2 1 0) 
Cmaj=(x 3 2 x 1 x)
Em=(0 2 2 0 0 0)
D=(x x 0 2 3 2)
Gsus2=(3 x x x 3 3)
Cm=(x 3 5 5 4 3)
*I played this song all up and down the neck of my guitar.
I hardly ever capo to the 6th fret, but this time the song just
felt right there and it sounded great and it was a lot easier to play....
extra bonus!.....Try it. The other version had several chords wrong so
here is my attempt.....*
Perfect Day Capo 6
[Intro]
Em7/B G Cadd9 Em7/B   Em7/B G Cadd9 Em7/B   Am
[Verse 1]
 AmCreation waits for Him to Cmajmove, the revelation of the Emtruth,
 DEvery eye will finally see, Amthe perfect day will come at Cmajlast.
 He will break the darkened Emglass, with Deveryone on bended knee,
 AmMaybe tomorrow, Cmajmaybe in a hundred years.
[Chorus]
 GThe perfect day will come I know, Dwhen I will dance around the Em7/Bthrone.
 With the angels, I will Cadd9give Him praise.
 GI will finally get to meet Dthe one who made joy coEm7/Bmplete.
 The perfect One on the Cadd9perfect day. I am waiting for the perfect Em7/Bday.
[Break]
G Cadd9 Em7/B
[Verse 2]
 AmThe world I know will pass Cmajaway, only his love will rEmemain.
 DAll His work will then be doneAm, with his children gathered Cmaj'round,
 They will make a joyful Emsound, giving Dglory to the risen Son.
 AmI'm just a dreamer and CmajI am dreaming of the day.
[Chorus]
 GThe perfect day will come I know, Dwhen I will dance around the Em7/Bthrone.
 With the angels, I will Cadd9give Him praise.
 GI will finally get to Dmeet the one who made joy coEm7/Bmplete.
 The perfect One on the Cadd9perfect day. I am waiting for the perfect Amday.
[Bridge 1]
 I will keep my eyes Cmajfocused on the prize.
 I will Emrun to the Gsus2One who has called me.
 AmEach new day begins Cmajsinging songs to Him, hallEmelujah.
 Gsus2You alone are holy. DYou alone are ho--Cadd9-ly.
[Bridge 2]
 AmHis presence sweeter than bCmajefore, I won't be crying anEmymore.
 DMore of Him is all I Cmajneed.
[Chorus]
 GThe perfect day will come I know, Dwhen I will dance around the Em7/Bthrone.
 With the angels, I will Cadd9give Him praise.
 GI will finally get to Dmeet the one who made joy coEm7/Bmplete.
 The perfect One on the Cadd9perfect day.
[Outro]
 GYou alone are holy. DYou alone are holy. Em7/BYou alone are hCadd9oly.
 GJesus, You are holy. DYou alone are holy. Em7/BYou alone are hCadd9oly.
 GYou alone are holy. FYou alone are holy. Em7/BYou alone are holy.
[Tag]
 CmI am waiting for the perfecGt day.

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Perfect Day

by Josh Bates

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 6 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7/B

Cadd9

Cmaj

Gsus2

Em7/B=(x 2 2 0 3 3)

G=(3 2 x x 3 3)

Cadd9=(x 3 2 0 3 3)

Am=(x 0 2 2 1 0)

Cmaj=(x 3 2 x 1 x)

Em=(0 2 2 0 0 0)

D=(x x 0 2 3 2)

Gsus2=(3 x x x 3 3)

Cm=(x 3 5 5 4 3)

*I played this song all up and down the neck of my guitar.

I hardly ever capo to the 6th fret, but this time the song just

felt right there and it sounded great and it was a lot easier to play....

extra bonus!.....Try it. The other version had several chords wrong so

here is my attempt.....*

Perfect Day Capo 6

[Intro]

Em7/B G Cadd9 Em7/B Em7/B G Cadd9 Em7/B Am

[Verse 1]

Am Cmaj Em

Creation waits for Him to move, the revelation of the truth,

D Am Cmaj

Every eye will finally see, the perfect day will come at last.

Em D

He will break the darkened glass, with everyone on bended knee,

Am Cmaj

Maybe tomorrow, maybe in a hundred years.

[Chorus]

G D Em7/B

The perfect day will come I know, when I will dance around the throne.

Cadd9

With the angels, I will give Him praise.

G D Em7/B

I will finally get to meet the one who made joy complete.

Cadd9 Em7/B

The perfect One on the perfect day. I am waiting for the perfect day.

[Break]

G Cadd9 Em7/B

[Verse 2]

Am Cmaj Em

The world I know will pass away, only his love will remain.

D Am Cmaj

All His work will then be done, with his children gathered 'round,

Em D

They will make a joyful sound, giving glory to the risen Son.

Am Cmaj

I'm just a dreamer and I am dreaming of the day.

[Chorus]

G D Em7/B

The perfect day will come I know, when I will dance around the throne.

Cadd9

With the angels, I will give Him praise.

G D Em7/B

I will finally get to meet the one who made joy complete.

Cadd9 Am

The perfect One on the perfect day. I am waiting for the perfect day.

[Bridge 1]

Cmaj

I will keep my eyes focused on the prize.

Em Gsus2

I will run to the One who has called me.

Am Cmaj Em

Each new day begins singing songs to Him, hallelujah.

Gsus2 D Cadd9

You alone are holy. You alone are ho---ly.

[Bridge 2]

Am Cmaj Em

His presence sweeter than before, I won't be crying anymore.

D Cmaj

More of Him is all I need.

[Chorus]

G D Em7/B

The perfect day will come I know, when I will dance around the throne.

Cadd9

With the angels, I will give Him praise.

G D Em7/B

I will finally get to meet the one who made joy complete.

Cadd9

The perfect One on the perfect day.

[Outro]

G D Em7/B Cadd9

You alone are holy. You alone are holy. You alone are holy.

G D Em7/B Cadd9

Jesus, You are holy. You alone are holy. You alone are holy.

G F Em7/B

You alone are holy. You alone are holy. You alone are holy.

[Tag]

Cm G

I am waiting for the perfect day.

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