Ash Wednesday. Year A: First Sunday of Lent

[Chorus]
Gm Bb Eb Bb Dm7 Gm
Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

[Verse 1]
Cm Gm
Have mercy on me, O God, in Your goodness;
Aø7 Gm
In the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.
Cm Gm
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt
Aø7 Gm
And of my sin cleanse me.

[Verse 2]
Cm Gm
For I acknowledge my offense,
Aø7 Gm
And my sin is before me always:
Cm Gm
“Against You only have I sinned,
Aø7 Gm
And done what is evil in Your sight.”

[Verse 3]
Cm Gm
A clean heart create for me, O God,
Aø7 Gm
And a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cm Gm
Cast me not out from Your presence,
Aø7 Gm
And your Holy Spirit take not from me.

[Verse 4]
Cm Gm
Give me back the joy of Your salvation,
Aø7 Gm
And a willing spirit sustain in me.
Cm Gm
O Lord, open my lips,
Aø7 Gm
And my mouth shall proclaim Your praise.