Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) (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..