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
B5 F#5 F#5 G5
I've tried to stand my ground, I've tried to understand
G5 D5 A5 B5 /
But I can't seem to find my faith again
B5 F#5 F#5 G5
Like water on the sand, or grasping at the wind
G5 D5 A5 /
I keep on falling short, so
Chorus 1
G5 / D5 / F#5 / B5
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
B5 F#5 F#5 G5
G5 D5 A5 B5 /
Verse 2
B5 F#5 F#5 G5
I'm looking for a place where I can plant my faith
G5 D5 A5 B5
One thing I know for sure-
B5 F#5 F#5 G5
I can not create it, I can not sustain it
G5 D5 A5 /
It's Your love that's keeping me
(Chorus 1)
(Interlude)
Verse 3
B5 F#5 F#5 G5
And at my final breath I hope that I can say
G5 D5 A5 /
I fought the good fight of faith
B5 F#5 F#5 G5
I pray Your glory shine in this doubting heart of mine
G5 D5 A5 /
And all would know that You
Chorus 2
G5 / D5 / F#5 / B5
You are my strength, You are my strength
B5 G5 / G5 / D5 / / /
You and You alone, You keep bringing me back home
G5 / D5 / F#5 / B5
You are my strength, You are my strength
B5 G5 / A5 / B5 / B5
You and You alone, You keep bringing me back home
Tag
/ G5 / A5 / B5
It's You and You alone bringing me back home.
Ending
( B5 ) F#5 F#5 G5 / B5 A5 D5
