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Sovereign Over Us

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Intro:  B   E  B/A#  
BThere is strength within the soErrow
F#/A#There is beauty in our teBarB/A#s
G#mAnd You meet us in our moErning
F#/A#With a love that casts out feBar
BYou are working in our wEaiting
F#/A#You're sanctifying BusB/A#  
G#mWhen beyond our understEanding
F#/A#You're teaching us to truBst
EYour plans are still to pBrosper
F#You have not forgotten G#mus
You're wEith us in the fBire and the flF#ood
You're fEaithful forBever
PF#erfect in lG#move
You are sEovereign F#over Bus
BYou are wisdom uniEmagined
F#/A#Who could understand Your wBayB/A#s
G#mReigning high above the HEeavens
F#/A#Reaching down in endless grBace
BYou're the lifter of the lEowly
F#/A#Compassionate and kiBndB/A#  
G#mYou surround and You uphEold me
F#/A#And Your promises are Bmy delight
||:
Your plaEns are still to prosBper
F#You have not forgotten G#mus
You're wEith us in the fBire and the flF#ood
You're fEaithful forBever
PF#erfect in lG#move
You are sEovereign F#over Bus
||: 
BEven what the enemy means for eEvil
You turn it for our C#mgood
You turn it for our F#/A#good and for Your glory
BEven in the valley, You are fEaithful
You're working for our C#mgood
You're working for our F#/A#good and for Your glory :||
Your Eplans are still to pBrosper
You have nF#ot forgotten G#mus
You're wEith us in the fBire and the flF#ood
You're fEaithful forBever
PF#erfect in lG#move
You are sEovereign F#over Bus
You're fEaithful forBever
PF#erfect in lG#move
You are sEovereign F#over Bus

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The story behind the song

"Sovereign Over Us" is a song by Michael W. Smith, a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music. Smith is known for his extensive career, having released numerous albums and achieved significant success within the Christian genre, earning many awards for his work. While the specific meaning of "Sovereign Over Us" isn't detailed, the title itself suggests a theme of divine authority and overarching control, a common motif in Christian worship music. Playing this song can be an act of reverence, channeling a feeling of trust and submission to a higher power.

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Sovereign Over Us

by Michael W. Smith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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B/A#

F#/A#

G#m

C#m

B E B/A#

Intro:

B E

There is strength within the sorrow

F#/A# B B/A#

There is beauty in our tears

G#m E

And You meet us in our morning

F#/A# B

With a love that casts out fear

B E

You are working in our waiting

F#/A# B B/A#

You're sanctifying us

G#m E

When beyond our understanding

F#/A# B

You're teaching us to trust

E B

Your plans are still to prosper

F# G#m

You have not forgotten us

E B F#

You're with us in the fire and the flood

E B

You're faithful forever

F# G#m

Perfect in love

E F# B

You are sovereign over us

B E

You are wisdom unimagined

F#/A# B B/A#

Who could understand Your ways

G#m E

Reigning high above the Heavens

F#/A# B

Reaching down in endless grace

B E

You're the lifter of the lowly

F#/A# B B/A#

Compassionate and kind

G#m E

You surround and You uphold me

F#/A# B

And Your promises are my delight

||:

E B

Your plans are still to prosper

F# G#m

You have not forgotten us

E B F#

You're with us in the fire and the flood

E B

You're faithful forever

F# G#m

Perfect in love

E F# B

You are sovereign over us

||:

B E

Even what the enemy means for evil

C#m

You turn it for our good

F#/A#

You turn it for our good and for Your glory

B E

Even in the valley, You are faithful

C#m

You're working for our good

F#/A#

You're working for our good and for Your glory :||

E B

Your plans are still to prosper

F# G#m

You have not forgotten us

E B F#

You're with us in the fire and the flood

E B

You're faithful forever

F# G#m

Perfect in love

E F# B

You are sovereign over us

E B

You're faithful forever

F# G#m

Perfect in love

E F# B

You are sovereign over us

About Sovereign Over Us Chords by Michael W. Smith

Learn how to play Sovereign Over Us by Michael W. Smith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sovereign Over Us chords”, “Sovereign Over Us guitar chords”, or “Michael W. Smith Sovereign Over Us 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 Sovereign Over Us chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sovereign Over Us lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, E, B/A#, F#/A#, G#m, F#.

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The chords for "Sovereign Over Us" show the original chord names (including B, E, B/A#, F#/A#, G#m, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.