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Better Is One Day

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[Verse 1]
How lEovely is Your dwelling place,
 A2oh Lord AlmiBsusghty
EMy soul longs and even faints for BsusYou
[Verse 2]
For Ehere my heart is satisfied,
 A2within Your prBsusesence
I Esing beneath the shadow of Your Bsuswings
[Chorus]
Better is A2one day in Your courts
Better is Bsusone day in Your house
Better is A2one day in Your courts
Than thousands Bsuselsewhere
Than thousands A2elswhere
[Verse 2]
One Ething I ask and I would seek,
 A2to see Your beBsusauty
To Efind You in the place Your glory Bsusdwells
(Chorus 2 times)
[Bridge]
 C#m7My heart and flesh cry oBsusut,
 Afor You the living BsusGod
 C#m7Your spirit's water Bsusfor my AsoulB  
 C#m7I've tasted and I've Bsusseen,
 A2come once again to Bme
 C#m7I will draw near to BsusYou
 F#mI will draw near to YA2ouBsus  
[Outro]
Better is A2one day
Better is Bsusone day
Better is A2one day
Than thousands Bsuselsewhere (Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus as desired)

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The story behind the song

Matt Redman is a Christian worship leader and singer-songwriter known for his impactful contributions to contemporary worship music. His work often reflects themes of faith and devotion, encouraging congregational singing and spiritual reflection. This song, appearing on the "Worship Extreme" album, embodies his signature style of crafting worshipful and inspiring music. It plays like a heartfelt declaration of faith, inviting listeners into a moment of worship.

AI-written from these sources:Matt Redman — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Better Is One Day

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Bsus

C#m7

F#m

[Verse 1]

How lovely is Your dwelling place,

A2 Bsus

oh Lord Almighty

E Bsus

My soul longs and even faints for You

[Verse 2]

For here my heart is satisfied,

A2 Bsus

within Your presence

E Bsus

I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings

[Chorus]

Better is one day in Your courts

Bsus

Better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts

Bsus

Than thousands elsewhere

Than thousands elswhere

[Verse 2]

One thing I ask and I would seek,

A2 Bsus

to see Your beauty

E Bsus

To find You in the place Your glory dwells

(Chorus 2 times)

[Bridge]

C#m7 Bsus

My heart and flesh cry out,

A Bsus

for You the living God

C#m7 Bsus A B

Your spirit's water for my soul

C#m7 Bsus

I've tasted and I've seen,

A2 B

come once again to me

C#m7 Bsus

I will draw near to You

F#m A2 Bsus

I will draw near to You

[Outro]

Better is one day

Bsus

Better is one day

Bsus

Than thousands elsewhere (Repeat)

(Repeat Chorus as desired)

About Better Is One Day Chords by Matt Redman

Learn how to play Better Is One Day by Matt Redman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Better Is One Day chords”, “Better Is One Day guitar chords”, or “Matt Redman Better Is One Day 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 Better Is One Day chords and for experienced players who want accurate Better Is One Day lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A2, Bsus, C#m7, A, B.

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What key is "Better Is One Day" in?

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