Don Moen – Arise Chord Progressions on Piano, Guitar and Keyboard
by Don Moen on piano, guitar, ukulele and keyboard.
The key we are playing is E, check out the chords and arrangements below.
Intro:
E B D6 A
Verse:
E B
One thing we ask of you
D6 A
One thing that we desire
E B
that as we worship you
D6 A
Lord come and change our lives
Coda:
E B C#m7 A2 E5
Arise, Arise, Arise, Arise, Arise
Chorus:
Bsus4 C#m7 A2
Take your place be enthroned on our praise
E5 Bsus4 C#m7
Arise King of Kings Holy God
ABsus4 C#m7 A2
as we sing, Arise
E5 Bsus4 C
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How to play Arise: key, chords and progression
Arise by Don Moen sits in E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯), and you need 9 chords to play it: E, B, D6, A, C#m7, A2, E5, Bsus4 and C.
The progression the song keeps returning to is E – B – D6 – A (I – V – ♭VII6 – IV in E major). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.
Good to know: on guitar, B, C#m7 and Bsus4 need a barre or movable shape. Take the change into them slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.
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Arise chords: questions
What key is Arise in?
Arise by Don Moen is in the key of E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).
What chords are in Arise?
Arise uses 9 chords: E, B, D6, A, C#m7, A2, E5, Bsus4, C.
What is the chord progression of Arise?
The main progression is E – B – D6 – A (I – V – ♭VII6 – IV).