Tears and Celebration Chords

{Intro} Eb Ab Eb Ab {Verse 1} Eb Ab We see tears and celebration Eb Bb For this life so dignified Eb Eb/G Ab Bearing thanks and hearts of sadness Eb/Bb Bb Eb To the God of death and life Eb/G Ab/C Bb As he takes her to his promise Fm Bb/D Eb Of an audience with the King G/D Eb Cm/Bb Ab We remember all she gave us Fm7 Eb/Bb Bb Eb Ab Eb Ab Wreaths of grati - tude we bring {Verse 2} Eb Ab In these days of change and trial Eb Bb Be the rock on which we stand Eb Eb/G Ab When we fear in this new season Eb/Bb Bb Eb Hold us firmly in your hands Eb/G Ab/C Bb May we rise to her example Fm Bb/D Eb To be humble, kind and fair G/D Eb Cm/Bb Ab Swift to pray and slow to anger Fm7 Eb/Bb Bb Eb Ab Eb Ab Choosing faith and not despair {Verse 3} Eb Ab In the midst of coronation Eb Bb She once knelt in silent prayer Eb Eb/G Ab Oil was poured in Christ's commission Eb/Bb Bb Eb Called to lead her people there Eb/G Ab/C Bb May we know that same anointing Fm Bb/D Eb Move in royal authori - ty G/D Eb Cm/Bb Ab Then speak liberty and healing Fm7 Eb/Bb Bb Eb Ab Eb Ab To a world in need of peace {Verse 4} Eb Ab Lord forgive, when pride and envy Eb Bb Leave our nation bruised and stained Eb Eb/G Ab Turn us back towards our calling Eb/Bb Bb Eb To make your name great again Eb/G Ab/C Bb May we rise above divisions Fm Bb/D Eb Lord, our brokenness we bring G/D Eb Cm/Bb Ab That a more united kingdom Fm7 Eb/Bb Bb Eb Ab Eb Ab Would give glory to the King {Verse 5} Eb Ab When our days are at their dimming Eb Bb And our work on earth is done Eb Eb/G Ab May we hear as does our sovereign Eb/Bb Bb Eb 'Faithful servant, welcome home' Eb/G Ab/C Bb May we rise with Christ to witness Fm Bb/D Eb A new heav'n and earth displayed G/D Eb Cm/Bb Ab Ours a robe that will not tarnish Fm7 Eb/Bb Bb Eb Ab Eb Ab Hers a crown that will not fade Alternate Verse 4 for Commonwealth Eb Ab We beheld her sure compassion Eb Bb For the last and for the least Eb Eb/G Ab Straddling races, tribes and nations Eb/Bb Bb Eb Forging bonds of family Eb/G Ab/C Bb May this commonwealth now echo Fm Bb/D Eb The wide kingdom of our King G/D Eb Cm/Bb Ab Reconciled through Christ who suffered Fm7 Eb/Bb Bb Eb Ab Eb Ab Eb All our stories we will bring