Seals & Crofts – Hollow Reed chords

[Intro]
Bm"Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of self hath been blown
Bmso that I may become a clear channel through which Thy love may flow to others"

Bm                             D              BmMake me as a hollow reed, that I may play and plant Thy seed
G               D               E            BRascal's closet may be lit, and have a needy rhyme in it
Bm                               D               BmMake me as a flute of stone that when I play Thy wind is blown
G             D                    E             BRascal's hideaway might chill, and die away from sill to sill
       G     D      Bm           G     D      BmHollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

Bm                            D               BmMake me as a hollow reed that I may sing your grace, my steed
G               D               E             BRascal's secret will be seen in its decay and sickening green
Bm                          D               BmMake me as a proof in turn, I will prove to them that yearn
G               D            E              BRascal's lie is manifest and never could survive your test
       G     D      Bm           G     D      BmHollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

Bm                         D                BmMake me as a hollow reed so I may give them what they need
G                   D               E                   BRascal's reign will come to end and monarch's eyes will shine again
Bm                 D          E                 BmMake me strong for I am weak, give me words and I will speak
G                    D                  E         BRascal's cheeks will burn in shame when all of us know Your Name
       G     D      Bm           G     D      BmHollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed
       G     D      Bm           G     D      BmHollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed