Matthew West - The Center
Tuning: Standard
Note: Throughout song, E can be played before Am as a general V/V rule. ex. In
chorus, E can be played after G, but is not in the recording.
Intro: Am F C G E
Am
I got a feeling as a matter of fact
F
It's like my whole world just came under attack
G
And I hear a voice tellin' me to turn back
E
‘Cause I must be onto somethin'
Am
It happens every single time I get close to
F
Everything I know is good and right and so true
G
It's like somebody doesn't want me to love You
E
And I must be onto somethin'
F C
So help me hold on
G
Help me be strong
E
‘Cause I don't wanna move unless You move me
Chorus:
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Am F
I wanna know how it feels to be
C G (E)
Standing in the center of Your will for me
Am F
I wanna know what surrender means
C G (E)
Keep me in the center of Your will for me
Am C G E
Keep me in the center
Am
God forbid I start to think I'm on a roll now
F
‘Cause I do believe there is a battle for my soul now
G
And I can feel the world fighting for control now
E
I must be onto somethin'
Am
So help me hold on just a little bit longer
F
‘Cause all this struggle's gonna do is make me stronger
G
This is the everyday prayer of my heart
E
I just wanna stay where You are
Chorus
Inst: F C E Am 2x
F C
Lord, help me hold on
G
Help me be strong
E
I don't wanna move unless You move me
Am F C G
Yeah, yeah, oh
Chorus
Continue Am F C G (E)
End on Am
Keep me in the center
I wanna know
I surrender, I surrender
I wanna know
You gotta help me, Lord, oh
Help me hold on
Help me hold on
