There is a marked lack of tabs (or chords) for this song online, so I decided to
try my hand at a transcription. I used this for a guitar class at my University.
This is the picking pattern I use, the beats appearing on the top two rows and the
fingerings on the bottom two:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1
/ .(/). / .(/). /
4 23 4 4 23 4 4
1 1 1 1 1
In the actual recording, the pattern changes from verse to chorus, but I haven't
yet figured it out. The above transcription is truly only half of the verse
fingering, but I play it throughout and it sounds good enough, if not entirely
authentic. Gungor himself is much more melodic in his playing; but this chord
sheet should fit the bill until a more talented guitarist comes along and improves
it. Happy Playing!
Please Be My Strength
Gungor
Verse 1
Bm F#m F# G
I've tried to stand my ground, I've tried to understand
G D A Bm /
But I can't seem to find my faith again
Bm F#m F# G
Like water on the sand, or grasping at the wind
G D A /
I keep on falling short, so
Chorus 1
G / D / F# / Bm
Please be my strength, please be my strength
Bm/A G / Gm / D / / /
'Cause I don't have anymore, I don't have anymore
Interlude
Bm F#m F# G
G D A Bm /
Verse 2
Bm F#m F# G
I'm looking for a place where I can plant my faith
G D A Bm
One thing I know for sure-
Bm F#m F# G
I can not create it, I can not sustain it
G D A /
It's Your love that's keeping me
(Chorus 1)
(Interlude)
Verse 3
Bm F#m F# G
And at my final breath I hope that I can say
G D A /
I fought the good fight of faith
Bm F#m F# G
I pray Your glory shine in this doubting heart of mine
G D A /
And all would know that You
Chorus 2
G / D / F# / Bm
You are my strength, You are my strength
Bm/A G / Gm / D / / /
You and You alone, You keep bringing me back home
G / D / F# / Bm
You are my strength, You are my strength
Bm/A G / A / Bm7 / Bm/A
You and You alone, You keep bringing me back home
Tag
/ G / A / Bm
It's You and You alone bringing me back home.
Ending
( Bm ) F#m F# G / Bm A D
