Intro
C6/9
[Verse 1]
Am G Gb+2
There is a wind of spite that chills
Bbm7dim E7/B Db+2
There is a song-less sky of still
F E F C6/9
If I were struggling for breath, who’d clasp me close?
F
Who’d bear my breathing
G7 C
As I gasped in death?
[Verse 2]
Am G Gb+2
There is a dark that light can’t kill
Bbm7dim E7/B Db+2
Within the blinding fear it fills
F E F C6/9
If I were huddling for warmth, who’d clean my clothes?
F
Who’d share their blankets?
G7 C
Or would I freeze alone?
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm Em C
This is not difficult or radical
G Gsus G Ab7(2)
This is fundamental. This is pivotal. This is the most important:
[Chorus]
C6/9 F
Be kind, be gentle
C6/9 F
Be mild, be simple
C6/9 F
Be patient, be peaceful
F
But above all else
Ab7(2) C
Above all else, be kind
[Verse 3]
Am G Gb+2
There is a thirst no substance can quench
Bbm7dim E7/B Db+2
There is a hunger that will not be silent
F E Gm7dim Fmin7
If you were famished, your children unfed
Db+2 F
Who’d sit you down to share their table?
G7 C
Who would share their bread?
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm Em C
This is not difficult or radical
G Gsus G Ab7(2)
This is fundamental. This is critical. This is the single most important:
[Chorus]
C6/9 F
Be kind, be gentle
C6/9 F
Be mild, be simple
C6/E F
Be patient, be peaceful
G7 C6/9
But above all be kind
F
…be humble
C6/9 F
Show mercy, show caring
C6/9 D
Don’t hate or hide
C6/E F
Don’t let fear divide
F
Above all else,
G7 C
Above all else, be kind