Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)

¯ (3rd measure)

Intro: |: Bm Em/G Em :| X 4 (Oboe part; F# down to C#, B, G, F#)

Bm Em/B Bm G Em2 Bm Em/B Bm A D

I have traveled, many moonless nights, Cold and weary, with a babe inside

Em Bm G Em Bm G

And I wonder what I’ve done, Holy Father, You have come,

A2 G2 A2 |: Bm Em/G Em :| X 2

And chosen me now, to carry Your son (Oboe: F# G E)

Bm Em/B G Bm G Em2 Bm Em/B Bm A D

I am wait ing, in a si - lent prayer, I am frightened, by the load I bear

Em Bm G Em Bm G

In a world as cold as stone, Must I walk this path alone

A2 G2 A2 D

Be with me now, be with me now

D Em/D D Em F/C# Bm A/G D2

Breath of heaven, hold me together, Be forever near me, breath of heaven.

D Em/D D Em F#/C# Bm

Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness, Pour over me Your holiness,

A/G | Em A7sus | |: Bm Em/G Em :| X 2

For You are Holy, breath of Heaven. (Oboe: F# G E)

Bm Em/B G Bm G Em2 Bm Em/B G Bm A D

Do you won der as You watch my face if a wi ser one should have had my place

Em Bm G Em Bm G

But I offer all I am, for the mercy of Your plan

A2 G2 A2 G2 A2 D

Help me be strong, help me be... help me

D Em/D D Em F/C# Bm A/G D2

Breath of heaven, hold me together, Be forever near me, breath of heaven.

D Em/D D Em F#/C# Bm

Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness, Pour over me Your holiness,

A/G | Em A7sus |

For You are Holy,

D Em/D D D/C# Bm A/G D2

Breath of heaven, hold me together, Be forever near me, breath of heaven.

D Em/D D Em F#/C# Bm

Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness, Pour over me Your holiness,

A/G Em A7sus

For You are Holy,

D2 G/B D2 G/B D2 G/B D

Breath of Heaven, Breath of heaven, Breath of heaven