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Version 1
(3/4 measure)
Between brackets: Choir sings.
[Intro]
| F | Bb | C7 | F |
[Verse 1]
F Bb C F
Faith of our fathers, living still.
Bb F G7 C7
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword.
F Bb F
O' how our hearts beat high with joy.
Bb F G7 C7 F
Whene'er we hear, that glorious word!
[Chorus]
Bb F C7 F
(Faith of our fathers, holy faith.)
Bb C7 F
(We will be true to thee till death.)
[Verse 2]
Bb C7 F
Our fathers, chained in pri-isons dark.
Bb F G7 C7
Were still in heart and conscience free.
F Bb C7 F
How sweet would be, their children's fate.
Bb F D G7 C7 F
If they like them, could die for thee.
[Chorus]
Bb F C7 F
(Faith of our fathers, holy faith.)
Bb C7 F
(We will be true to thee till death.)
[Break]
| F | Bb | C7 | F |
[Verse 3]
F Bb C7 F
Faith of our fathers, we will love.
Bb F G7 C7
Both friend and foe in all our strife.
F Bb C F
And preach Thee too, as love knows how.
Bb F G C7 F
By kindly words and vir-tuous life.
[Outro]
Bb F C7 F
(Faith of our fathers, holy faith.)
Bb Dm C7 F
We will be true to thee till death..