This is a lament I wrote for God's People in her troubles through the centuries and today.
It was inspired by the Irish lament by Padraic (Patrick) Pearse, Mise Éire.
Israel's Lament
By Ty Alexander Huynh, 2022 Feb. 19
Permission is granted to use this song for non-profit use as long as there is no plagiarism (taking false credit) for the work.
This song may not be used for profit in any way without proper licensing.
Guitar chords are specified in green
Capo on 6th fret - Strum pattern down, down, up
Beginning Chords: Esus4on7, Aadd9, Amaj9, Aadd9 [x2]
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Amaj9
Is.......ra-el... recall...
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Esus4
When you gleamed... as lapis... in days of old
Esus4on7 Amaj9
Great... your glory...
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Esus4
When Yehovah... your God... blessed every work
Esus4on7 Amaj9
Great... your shame...
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Esus4
When Yehovah... took the nations... as His
Esus4on7 Amaj9
Great... your pain...
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Esus4
When you... could not see... your salvation
Esus4on7 Amaj9
Great... your sorrow...
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Esus4
When Yehovah... your God... turned away
[repeat]
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Amaj9
Is.......ra-el... recall...
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Amaj9
Is.......ra-el... recall...
Esus4on7 Aadd9 Amaj9
Is.......ra-el... recall...
End Chords: Aadd9, Esus4on7, Amaj7, Aadd9
