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