The Roar

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Capo 2
V1:
G C
I waited for the Lord
G C
He turned and heard my cry
Am Em
His mercy opened up my eyes
Am G/B C
When I couldn’t see and my strength was failing me
Chorus:
G Gsus D
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G Gsus D
I heard the voice that calms the raging sea
C G/B
He came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed the Lord
C D G
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
V2:
G C
I waited for the Lord
G C
He appeared in blinding light
Am Em
He led me through the darkest night
Am G/B C
When I couldn’t see and my strength was failing me
Chorus:
G Gsus D
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G Gsus D
I heard the voice that calms the raging sea
C G/B
He came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed the Lord,
C D G
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
Bridge:
G/B
I lifted my hands
C
He lifted me out
G/D C/E
All praise to the Savior, all worship to God
Am
With all that I am
G/B
With all in my heart
C D
All praise to the Savior, all worship to God
Chorus:
G D
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G Am G/B D
I heard the voice that calms the raging sea
C G/B
He came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed the Lord,
C D Em
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G C G/B
You came to me, came to me
Am G/B
When I needed You, Lord
C D Em
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah
G C D G
I heard the roar of the lion of Judah

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Capo 2
V1:
Chorus:
V2:
Chorus: 
Bridge:
Chorus:

The Roar Chords by Chris Tomlin

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The Roar Chords · Chris Tomlin