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Place In This World

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      P L A C E   I N  T H I S  W O R L D
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[Verse 1]
           B         E2     F#/A#         BC#m7sus
The wind is moving but I am standing still
D2A life of A/C#pages wFaiting Gto be fC2illed
            B/D#         E2           F#/A#        BC#m7sus
A heart that's hopeful, a head that's full of dreams
D2But this beA/C#coming is hFarder tGhan it sC2eems
GFeels lAike I'm
[Chorus]
             B     F#/A#                  E/G#     Bsus/F#/E
Looking for a reason, roaming through the night to find
My B/D#place in this wEorld, my pA6lace in this F#sus/G#worldF#  
            B        F#/A#                E/G#     Bsus/F#/E
Not a lot to lean on, I need Your light to help me find
              B/D#           E             A6   F#sus/G#   F#vamp
My place in this world, my place in this world
BIf there are EmillioF#sus/Gns down on thBeir knees
D2Among the A/C#many Fcan You Gstill hear C2me
    B/D#          E2      F#/A#        BC#m7sus
Hear me asking where do I belong
D2Is there a A/C#vision that FI can Gcall my C2own
GShow Ame I'm
[Chorus]
             B     F#/A#                  E/G#     Bsus/F#/E
Looking for a reason, roaming through the night to find
My B/D#place in this wEorld, my pA6lace in this F#sus/G#worldF#  
            B        F#/A#                E/G#     Bsus/F#/E
Not a lot to lean on, I need Your light to help me find
              B/D#           E             A6   F#sus/G#   F#vamp
My place in this world, my place in this world
[Bridge]
Em/B Am  D/F  Bb/F
Bb/D  Eb  Fsus  F
Em/B Am  D/F  Bb/F
Bb/D  Eb  Fsus  F
C/E  F  Gsus  G
             C     G/B                  F/A     Csus/G/E
Looking for a reason, roaming through the night to find
My C/Eplace in this Fworld, my Bb6place in this Gsus/AworldG  
             C     G/B                  F/A     Csus/G/E
Not a lot to lean on, I need Your light to help me find
               C/E           F             Bb6   Gsus/A   Gvamp
My place in this world, my place in this world

All chords in this song (24)

The story behind the song

"Place In This World" carries a powerful message that has resonated deeply with many, offering solace and a sense of belonging. The song once moved a young woman, who had experienced a difficult childhood and was contemplating suicide, to pull over her car and weep, finding a profound spiritual encounter that changed her life. This impactful song was released in 1991 as part of Michael W. Smith's album Go West Young Man, which marked his successful crossover into mainstream music. At its heart, the song offers a feeling of hope and the search for one's purpose.

AI-written from these sources:Place in This World — Wikipedia ↗Michael W. Smith — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Place In This World

by Michael W. Smith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#/A#

A/C#

B/D#

E/G#

Bsus/F#

F#sus/G#

F#sus/G

Em/B

D/F

Bb/F

Bb/D

Fsus

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P L A C E I N T H I S W O R L D

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[Verse 1]

B E2 F#/A# B

C#m7sus

The wind is moving but I am standing still

D2 A/C# F G C2

A life of pages waiting to be filled

B/D# E2 F#/A# B

C#m7sus

A heart that's hopeful, a head that's full of dreams

D2 A/C# F G C2

But this becoming is harder than it seems

G A

Feels like I'm

[Chorus]

B F#/A# E/G# Bsus/F#

Looking for a reason, roaming through the night to find

B/D# E A6 F#sus/G# F#

My place in this world, my place in this world

B F#/A# E/G# Bsus/F#

Not a lot to lean on, I need Your light to help me find

B/D# E A6 F#sus/G# F#

vamp

My place in this world, my place in this world

B E F#sus/G B

If there are millions down on their knees

D2 A/C# F G C2

Among the many can You still hear me

B/D# E2 F#/A# B

C#m7sus

Hear me asking where do I belong

D2 A/C# F G C2

Is there a vision that I can call my own

G A

Show me I'm

[Chorus]

B F#/A# E/G# Bsus/F#

Looking for a reason, roaming through the night to find

B/D# E A6 F#sus/G# F#

My place in this world, my place in this world

B F#/A# E/G# Bsus/F#

Not a lot to lean on, I need Your light to help me find

B/D# E A6 F#sus/G# F#

vamp

My place in this world, my place in this world

[Bridge]

Em/B Am D/F Bb/F

Bb/D Eb Fsus F

Em/B Am D/F Bb/F

Bb/D Eb Fsus F

C/E F Gsus G

C G/B F/A Csus/G

Looking for a reason, roaming through the night to find

C/E F Bb6 Gsus/A G

My place in this world, my place in this world

C G/B F/A Csus/G

Not a lot to lean on, I need Your light to help me find

C/E F Bb6 Gsus/A G

vamp

My place in this world, my place in this world

About Place In This World Chords by Michael W. Smith

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