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Be Still

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[Intro]
C   G   C   G
F   C   G   F C
G C C
[Verse 1]
CLet the calm, calm blue Gwaters through
CWash your soul, passing Gright through you
Like the Fsmallest rose out of the Chardest ground
Like a Gtiny hand reaching Fup for the CsunG  
CLet us pray that our Ghearts are one
The Ctoughest love is the Gstrongest one
Like a Fcrippled man fights his Cbitter pain
On two Gtired legs that hope to Fwalk once Cagain
Stay Ggold and be Cstill
[Bridge]
GAs we grow,     Dma Griver flowsDm  
GThrough our heartsDm  
GFinding peace wherever it may Cgo
[Instrumental]
    G   C   G
F   C   G   F C
G C C
[Bridge]
GAs we grow,     Dma Griver flowsDm  
GThrough our heartsDm  
GFinding peace wherever it may CgoG  
[Verse 2]
CLet the pure, pure blue Gwaters through
Don't Clet the wind take them aGway from you
Like the Flittlest star shines in the Cdarkest night
Like a Gmother's ache brings Fin a new Clife
Stay Ggold and be Cstill
FPray that we Call can stay Ggold and be Cstill
[Outro]
    G   C   G
C   G   C   G
C   G   C   G
C   G   C   G

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Be Still

by Los Lobos

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C G C G

F C G F C

G C C

[Verse 1]

C G

Let the calm, calm blue waters through

C G

Wash your soul, passing right through you

F C

Like the smallest rose out of the hardest ground

G F C G

Like a tiny hand reaching up for the sun

C G

Let us pray that our hearts are one

C G

The toughest love is the strongest one

F C

Like a crippled man fights his bitter pain

G F C

On two tired legs that hope to walk once again

G C

Stay gold and be still

[Bridge]

G Dm G Dm

As we grow, a river flows

G Dm

Through our hearts

G C

Finding peace wherever it may go

[Instrumental]

G C G

F C G F C

G C C

[Bridge]

G Dm G Dm

As we grow, a river flows

G Dm

Through our hearts

G C G

Finding peace wherever it may go

[Verse 2]

C G

Let the pure, pure blue waters through

C G

Don't let the wind take them away from you

F C

Like the littlest star shines in the darkest night

G F C

Like a mother's ache brings in a new life

G C

Stay gold and be still

F C G C

Pray that we all can stay gold and be still

[Outro]

G C G

C G C G

About Be Still Chords by Los Lobos

Learn how to play Be Still by Los Lobos with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Be Still chords”, “Be Still guitar chords”, or “Los Lobos Be Still 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 Be Still chords and for experienced players who want accurate Be Still lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F, Dm.

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What key is "Be Still" in?

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