Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist.
Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine.
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Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 22:04:15 -0500 From: Gary Adams Subject: s/smith_michael_w/live_the_life2.crd
Live The Life Music by Michael W. Smith and Brent Bourgeois 1997 W.B.M. Music Corp/ADC Music/Edinburg Songs (SESAC)/Milene Music, Inc./Deer Valley (ASCAP)
I want to give many thanks to my friend Joe T. for tabbing this song Posted by Chris Adams ([email protected])
This song is is in the key of C, but Smith tunes down a step on his guitar, so he fingers a D t play a C. will show the actual chord and sound first, but in () is the tuned down chord Smith actually plays.
Fm(Gm) C(D) We're passengers aboard the train Ab(Bb) Bb add9(C add9) Silent little lambs amidst the pain Am(Bm) D7(E7) G(A) That's no longer good enough Fm(Gm) C(D) And when it's time to speak our faith Ab(Bb) Bb add9(C add9) We use a language no one can explain Am(Bm) D7(E7) G(A) That's no longer good enough E7(F#7) F(G) And God knows it's a shame D7(E7) 'Cause if we look to pass the blame C(D) Gsus4(Asus4) G(A) We are not the worthy bearers of His name
Chorus: C(D) For the world to know the truth Gm7(Am7) There can be no greater proof Bb add9(C add9) F(G) Than to live the life, live the life C(D) There's no love that's quite as pure Gm7(Am7) There's no pain we can't endure Bb add9(C add9) F(G) If we live the life, live the life Dm(Em) Bb add9(C add9) Be a light for all to see Dm(Em) C(D) For every act of love will set you free
There's something beautiful and bold The power of a million human souls Come together as one And each, in turn, goes out to lead Another by His word, His love, His deed Now the circle is done It all comes back to one For it is He and He alone Who has lived the only perfect life we've known
Solo: If you tuned down to the D formation, move everything up 2 frets
e -------------------------|--------------------------| B -------------------------|--------------------------| G -10-9-7-9--7-9-10-10-9-9-|-10-9-7-9--7-9-10-10-9-9--|
e -------------------------|-13-12-10-12--10-12-13-13-12-12--| B -------------------------|---------------------------------| G -10-9-7-9--5-7-9-10-9-7--|---------------------------------|
e -13-12-10-17-17-17--10-12-13-13-12-12--| B ---------------------------------------| G ---------------------------------------|
e -13-12-10-12--8-20-20-20-20-20-| B -------------------------------| G -------------------------------|
The Chords: (EADGBe)
Fm 133111 Gm 355333 C x32010 D xx0232 Ab 466544 Bb x13331 Bb add9 113311 C add9 x32033 Am x02210 Bm x24432 D7 xx0212 E7 020100 G 320003 A x02220 E7 020100 F#7 242322 F 133211 G 320003 Gsus4 320013 Asus4 x02230 Gm7 3x3333 Am7 x02010 Dm xx0231 Em 022000