Thou Art A Shield For Me: Psalm 3 Lyrics & Chords

By Byron Cage

Verse 1

(Am)Lord, how are they (C)increased that (Bb)trouble me, 

(Dm)many are they that (C)rise up against (Bb)me. 

(C)Many there be which say of (Bb)my soul, 

(Dm)there is no (C)help for Him in (G)God. 



Chorus

But (G)Thou, O Lord, (C)art a (Dm)shield for me; 

my (F)glory, You (C)lift mine (Gm)head.

But Thou, O (Em)Lord, art a (Dm)shield for me; 

my glory, the (C)lifter up of mine (Dm)head. 



Verse 2

I cried unto the Lord with my voice, 

and He heard me out of His holy hill. 

I laid me down and slept; 

I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 



Chorus

But Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; 

my glory, You lift mine head.

But Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; 

my glory, the lifter up of mine head. 



Verse 3

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, 

that have set themselves against me round about. 

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, 

that have set themselves against me round about. 

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy guaranteed.