Cry Of The Poor Chords
by John Foley
Cry Of The Poor by John Foley is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, D, Bm, C, G, Am and F. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Em D Bm Em
The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
C D Em
Blessed be the Lord.
C D Em
I will bless the Lord at all times.
G Am Bm
His praise ever in my mouth.
F Bm Em C
Let my soul glory in the Lord
Am Bm Em
For he hears the cry of the poor.
C D Em
Let the lowly hear and be glad
G Am Bm
The Lord listens to their pleas;
F Bm Em C
And to hearts broken, He is near
Am Bm Em
For he hears the cry of the poor.
C D Em
Ev'ry spirit crushed, He will save;
G Am Bm
Will be ransom for their lives;
F Bm Em C
Will be safe shelter for their fears
Am Bm Em
For he hears the cry of the poor.
C D Em
We proclaim the greatness of God.
G Am Bm
His praise ever in my mouth;
F Bm Em C
Ev'ry face brightened in His light
Am Bm Em
For he hears the cry of the poor.