By the Tree was founded in Weatherford, Texas in 1997 by Chuck Dennie and Bala Boyd.
As with most aspiring musical groups, By the Tree got their start playing a series of small venues — predominantly churches — throughout the southern and southwestern United States. Their near-constant touring cultivated a sizeable fan base.
In 1999 they released two independent, self-produced CDs, which they sold at their concerts. By 2001, these two CDs had sold a combined 30
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This is a great song by a Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock trio that hasn't quite hit it big yet. This is meant for one guitar. I can't tell what the background guitars are doing. But here it is: 4/4. I recommend putting a capo on fret 2 to turn it into Key E. Without a capo, it's Key D is OK if you don't have a capo. Rhythm Pattern: Down Down Up Up Down Up
Verse 1: EmD I drank from this cup GG 'Til it watered down my soul EmDGG I need you so I'll thirst no more EmD I started down this path GG Such a long long time ago EmDGG I need to find my way home
Chorus: DDGG I want to be the one that holds you high EmEmDD I want to be the one that gives you glory only DDGG I want to be the one that holds you high EmGDD I want to be the one that brings you praise
Verse 2: EmD I'm the king of my desires GG I've tried them all a thousand times EmDGG I have got to choose between this world and you EmD It's got a grip I must admit GG I can't explain this emptiness EmDGG I hurt without you by my side
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge: BmBmEE I cry to you in my darkest hour BmBmGG And you brought my soul up from the grave
DDBmBmBb9GDD
D(strum once and hold)D(strum once and hold) GG I want to be the one that holds you high EmGDD I want to be the one that gives you glory only DDGG I want to be the one that holds you high EmGDD I want to be the one that brings you praise DDBmBm I want to be the one that holds you high GGDD I want to be the one that gives you glory only DDBmBm I want to be the one that holds you high Bb9GDD I want to be the one that brings you praise
OK I think this is all correct. Any encouragement or advice would greatly be My e-mail is [email protected]