Kumzitz Song/Chord Book

* = chord accuracy unverified

  1. Acheinu - Abie Rotenberg
  2. Adir Hu - Carlebach
  3. Ana Hashem - Carlebach
  4. Ani Maamim -
  5. Bardichover Nigun -
  6. Baruch Hu - Eitan Katz
  7. Beshem Hashem - Carlebach
  8. Boi Beshalom - Carlebach*
  9. Chabadsker Niggun - Beri Weber*
  10. Chamol - Eitan Katz*
  11. Eilecha - Carlebach
  12. Eli Ata - Carlebach
  13. Elul Nigun - Eitan Katz
  14. Gam Ki Eilech - Shmuel Brazil
  15. Hamalach Hagoel - D'veikus
  16. Harachaman Hu Yakim - Carlebach
  17. Hashiveinu - Carlebach
  18. Hashivenu - Hanan Ben Ari*
  19. Hashivenu (open Em) - Hanan Ben Ari*
  20. Haven Yakir Li - D'veikus
  21. Im Eshkachech - Shwekey
  22. Im Eshkachech - Lev Tahor
  23. Ki Karov - Eitan Katz
  24. Ki Mitzion - Carlebach
  25. Ki Va Moed - Carlebach
  26. Kichu - Shmuel Brazil
  27. Lema'an Achai - Carlebach
  28. Lev Tahor - D'veikus
  29. L'maancha - Eitan Katz
  30. Lulei - Mordechai Ben David
  31. Mah Ashiv (Hallel) - Mordechai Ben David
  32. Na'ar Hayiti - D'veikus
  33. Nafshi - Ishay Ribo and Motty Steinmetz
  34. Pitchu Li - Carlebach
  35. Rachem - Shwekey
  36. Return Again - Carlebach - Moshav Band
  37. Shaarei Shamayim - Naftali Kempeh
  38. Shema Koleinu - D'veikus
  39. Shema Yisrael - Shwekey
  40. Shomer Yisrael - Carlebach
  41. Simcha le'artzecha - Carlebach
  42. Tov Lehodot (Fast) - Carlebach
  43. Tov Lehodot (Slow) - Shalhevet
  44. Vaani Bechasdecha - Mordechai Ben David
  45. Vezakeini - Boruch Levine
  46. Vilirushalayim - D'veikus
  47. V'nacha - Eitan Katz
  48. Ya'aleh V'yavo - Miami Boys Choir
  49. Yachad, Yachad - Carlebach
  50. Yehi - Carlebach

  1. Acheinu - Abie Rotenberg

    I. (2x)
    Am      Dm           Am E
    Acheinu kol beit yisrael                                                                            
    Am      Dm   
    Acheinu kol beit yisrael
    F             Am      Dm       Am
    Hanetunim ba'tzara ba'tzara uvashivya
    Dm              Am           Em  Am
    Ha'omdim bein bayam u'vein bayabasha
     
    II. (2x)
    Am        G       Em      Am
    Hamakom yerahem yerahem aleyhem
    Am           G     Am/G/F/G 
    Veyotzieim mitzara lirvaha
    Am            G       Em        Am
    U'mayafeila leora u'meshibud legeulah
    Am        G      F     G   Am
    Hashta bagala uvizman kaariv   
    אַחֵינוּ כָּל בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל, הַנְּתוּנִים בְּצָרָה וּבַשִּׁבְיָה, הָעוֹמְדִים בֵּין בַּיָּם וּבֵין בַּיַּבָּשָׁה, הַמָּקוֹם יְרַחֵם עֲלֵיהֶם, וְיוֹצִיאֵם מִצָּרָה לִרְוָחָה, וּמֵאֲפֵלָה לְאוֹרָה, וּמִשִּׁעְבּוּד לִגְאֻלָּה, הַשְׁתָּא בַּעֲגָלָא וּבִזְמַן קָרִיב.

    As for our brothers, the whole house of Israel, who are given over to trouble or captivity, whether they abide on the sea or on the dry land: 

    May the All-present have mercy upon them, and bring them forth from trouble to enlargement, from darkness to light, and from subjection to redemption, now speedily and at a near time; and let us say, Amen

  2. Adir Hu - Carlebach

    I. (x2)
    E
    Adir hu adir hu, yivneh bayso,

               Dm      F              E
    yivneh bayso,  bayso bekarov


    II
    E      F
    Bimheira Bimheira, 

                             E
    beyameinu bekarov

    E        E7          F
    Bimheira Bimheira, 

           Dm     F     E
    beyameinu bekarov

    III. (2x)
    E
    Kel Benei....Kel Benei...

            Dm    F     E
    beyameinu bekarov
    אַדִּיר הוּא יִבְנֶה בֵּיתוֹ בְּקָרוֹב. בִּמְהֵרָה,בִּמְהֵרָה, בְּיָמֵינוּ בְּקָרוֹב. אֵל בְּנֵה, אֵל בְּנֵה, בְּנֵה בֵּיתְךָ בְּקָרוֹב.

    He is mighty. May He rebuild the Bais Hamikdash soon! Speed​ily, speedily,​ in our days, soon! Hashem, build! Hashem, build! Rebuild Your temple soon!

  3. Ana Hashem - Carlebach

    OPEN
    I. (2x)

    Am     Dm  Am     G
    Ana hashem ana hashem

    Em Am E7   Am
    Ki ani avdecha

    Am     Dm  F      G
    Ana hashem ana hashem

    E7          Am
    Ki ani avdecha

    II. (2x)

    (G)

    Am          C      G
    Ani avdecha ben amatecha

    G           Em      Am
    Ani avdecha ben amatecha

    Am          C      G
    Ani avdecha ben amatecha

    E7               Am
    Pitachta lemoseirai


  4. Ani Maamim -

    OPEN
    I. (2x)
    Am--G---Am
    ani maamin 

    Dm---------G-[Em]-Am
    beemunah shelaima,

    Dm---------(F)-----
    beviat hamashiach

    -G---Em---Am
    ani maamin

    II. (2x)
    Am--------(F)----------
    veaf al pi, sheyitmameah 

    G---------Em-------------
    im col zeh achake looooo,

    Am--------(F)-------------
    achake lo, b'chol yom sheyavo

    G----------Em----Am
    b'chol yom sheyavo


  5. Bardichover Nigun -

    PART A

    Em-------------Am---------Em
    Yai dai dai, yai dai dai

    Em-------------Am---------Em
    Yai dai dai, yai dai dai

    C--------------D----------Em
    Yai dai dai, yai dai dai


    PART B

    G--------------D----------Em
    Yai dai dai, yai dai dai

    C--------------D----------Em
    Yai dai dai, yai dai dai

  6. Baruch Hu - Eitan Katz

    Low.
     Em
    Baruch Hu Elokainu 
     Am           D
    Shebaranu lichvodo
     Em
    Barch Hu Elokainu
    Am    (C)    D       Em
    Shebaranu lichvodo
     
    High
    Em               Am
    Vihivdelanu  min hatoim 
       C                D         Em
    Vinasan lanu Torahs emes
       G           Am
    Vichiyah alom 
    D              Em
    nata bisochainu


  7. Beshem Hashem - Carlebach


    OPEN

    Em------D-------Am--------Em
    B'shaim Hashem elokay yisrael

    Em--------D--------Am------Em
    M'yimini Michael um'smoli gavriel

    Em--------G-------D---------Em
    Umilfanai uriel um'achorai refael

    Em-----------G-----------D--------Em
    V'al roshi, v'al roshi, sh'chinas kel.


  8. Boi Beshalom - Carlebach*

    I. (2x)
    Am-----------Dm-----------
    Boi b'shalom ateres baalah 

    Dm-----------------Am-----
    gam b'simcha uv'tzahala

    Am--------------Dm---------
    toch emunei am segulah, 

    Am----------Em--------Am---
    boi challah, boi challah


    II. (2x) 
    Am---------Dm--------------
    Lecha dodi likrat kalah

    G-----C[G on x2]---E7 [E on x2]-
    P'nei Shabbat n'kabelah
    בואי בשלום עטרת בעלה גם בשמחה ובצהלה, תוך אמוני עם סגולה, בואי כלה, בואי כלה.

    Come in peace, crown of your husband, with rejoicing and with cheerfulness, in the midst of the faithful of the chosen people: come, O bride; come, O bride.

    Come, my friend, to meet the bride; let us welcome the presence of the Sabbath.

  9. Chabadsker Niggun - Beri Weber*

    Capo 5
    I. x2
    Am----------- Dm-----------
    Nai-na-na-nai  Nai-na-na-nai
    F--------------Em-----------
    Nai--na-nai-nai nai nai nai
    Am----------- Dm-----------
    Nai-na-na-nai  Nai-na-na-nai
    Em------------Am----------
    Nai nai nai nai  nai [nai nai nai ohhh.. on x2]

    II. x2
    Dm------------Am------------
    Nai--nai nai nai Nai na-na-nai-nai-nai...
    C--------------Em(G)---------
    Ohh--nai-nai-nai Nai-na-na-nai-nai-nai....
    G--------------Dm------------
    Ohh--nai-nai-nai Nai-na-na-nai-nai-nai....te-de
    Am----Em-----Am------------
    Dai  dai  dai      Dai-------[ohhh on x1]


  10. Chamol - Eitan Katz*

    Am     Dm Am
    Chamol al ma'asecha,
    C         Dm
    V'tismach b'ma'asecha,
    Dm            Am
    V'yomru l'cha chosecha, (1)
    Dm            E7
    B'tzidkas'cha amusecha,
    Dm      Am    F
    V'yomru l'cha chosecha, (2)
    E7            Am        E7
    B'tzidkas'cha amusecha, oy oy yoy
     
    [Chorus]
    Am              C      Dm
    Tukdash Adon al kol ma'asecha.
                                   Am
    Ki makdishecha b'kedushas'cha kidashta.
          F          C         E7
    Na'eh la'kadosh, hoy na'eh la'kadosh
    Dm6       E7    Am
    Oy oy yoy pa'er mikdoshim
    E7
    Oy oy (1)
     
    Am   Dm Am
    חֲמוֹל עַל מַעֲשֶׂיךָ,
    C     Dm
    וְתִשְׂמַח בְּמַעֲשֶׂיךָ,
        Dm        Am
    (1) וְיֹאמְרוּ לְךָ חוֹסֶיךָ,
    Dm    E7
    בְּצִדְקַת עֲמוֹסֶיךָ,
        Dm     Am F
    (2) וְיֹאמְרוּ לְךָ חוֹסֶיךָ,
    E7    Am      E7
    בְּצִדְקַת עֲמוֹסֶיךָ, אוי אוי יוי
     
    [Chorus]
    Am        C     Dm
    תִּקְדַּשׁ אָדוֹן עַל כָּל מַעֲשֶׂיךָ.
                     Am
    כִּי מִקְדָּשֶׂיךָ בְּקָדְשָׁתְּךָ קָדַשְׁתָּ.
        F     C       E7
    נָאֶה לַקָּדוֹשׁ אוי נָאֶה לַקָּדוֹשׁ
    Dm6         E7  Am
    אוי אוי יוי פָּאֵר מִקְדוֹשִׁים
        E7
    (1) אוי אוי
     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZeiIjNGR4o

  11. Eilecha - Carlebach

    Part I 

        Am         Dm           Am E    Am
    Eilecha hashem ekra, Ve’el hashem eschanan 

        Am         Dm           Am E    Am
    Eilecha hashem ekra, Ve’el hashem eschanan    X2 

    Part II 

               Dm           Am             Dm  E     Am
    Shemah hashem, ve’choneini,   hashem ehyeh ozer li 

               Dm           Am             Dm  E     Am
    Shemah hashem, ve’choneini,   hashem ehyeh ozer li  

    Part III 

               Am      Em   Am                 Em   Am
    Shemah hashem, ve’choneini,   hashem ehyeh ozer li 

               Dm           Am             Dm  E     Am
    Shemah hashem, ve’choneini,   hashem ehyeh ozer li    
     


  12. Eli Ata - Carlebach

    I. 
    Am            E
    Eli ata ve'odeka

    E             Am
    Elokai aromemeka

    F        C   Dm
    Eli ata ve'odeka

    Am       E    Am    (G on x2)
    Elokai aromemeka
    (x2)

    II. 

    (G)

    C                 Dm
    Eli ata ve'odeka
    Hodu la'hashem ki tov

     G          Em    C
    Elokai aromemeka
    Ki le'olam hasdo

    Am       (F   C)     Dm
    Eli ata ve'odeka
    Hodu la'hashem ki tov

    Am     E      Am
    Elokai aromemeka
    Ki le'olam hasdo


  13. Elul Nigun - Eitan Katz

    Am/// //// G/// Am///
    X2

    Chorus:
    Am/// Dm/// G/// Am///
    X2
    https://youtu.be/9S6-7RxVw0Y?si=YILivIkkHwTuwdes

  14. Gam Ki Eilech - Shmuel Brazil

    I. x2
    Em---  Am---
    Gam Ki Elech

    Em---  Am---
    b'gay Tzalmavet

    D--- ----
    Lo

    C---- Em---
    Lo, Irah rah 

    II. x2
    Em--- ---- ---- D----
    ki atah imadi

    C---- D--- Em--- ----
    ki atah imadi


  15. Hamalach Hagoel - D'veikus

    OPEN
    I. 
    C                G
    Hamalach hagoel oti
    C                G        C
    Hamalach hagoel oti mikol ra
    F        C        F C
    Yivarech et ha'ne'arim
    C         Am     G
    Vikarei bahem sh'mi

    C                G
    Hamalach hagoel oti
    C                G        C
    Hamalach hagoel oti mikol ra
    F        C        F C
    Yivarech et ha'ne'arim
    Dm        G      C   E7
    Vikarei bahem sh'mi

    II. (2x)
    Am               G      Am 
    V'shem avotai v'shem avotai 
    Am           Dm  Am 
    Ahavraham v'yitzhack
    Em         Am    Em     G    
    V'yidgu larov v'yidgu larov
    F       G    Am  (add G to repeat II)
    Bekerev ha-aretz


  16. Harachaman Hu Yakim - Carlebach

    Am
    Horachamon Hu yokim

    G
    Yokim lanu 

    Dm----              Em---Am----(Em-)
    et sukkas David hanofeles.
    הרחמן הוא יקים לנו את סוכת דוד הנופלת

    May the All-merci​ful raise up for us the fallen Tabernacl​e of David.

  17. Hashiveinu - Carlebach

    OPEN

    Em--------------------------------G-------Em-D
    Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay - Nay Nay Nay 

    G---------------------------------G-------G--
    Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay - Nay Nay Nay 

    Am--------------------------------C-------Am-
    Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay - Nay Nay Nay 

    ------------G-------------------------Em--------------[Em]
    Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay - Nay Nay Nay Nay [Nay](x2)

    Am-----------Em------------D-----------Em---
    Hashiveinu Hashem, Hashem Eilecha V'Nashuva

    Am-----------Em---------------D--------Em--
    Chadeish Yameinu, Chadeish Yameinu K'Kedem


  18. Hashivenu - Hanan Ben Ari*

    UNVERIFIED baseline (capo 5, Am G Dm Em Am) - pending refinement
    Capo 5 (sounds in D minor, the original key). Chords: Am, G, Dm, Em. 6/8
     
    Intro: Am   G   Am   G
     
    Refrain (x2):
    Am
    Hashivenu
    G
    Hashem eilecha
    Dm
    V'nashuva
    Em
    V'nashuva
    Am
    Hashivenu Hashem
     
    Chorus:
    Am
    Chadesh
    G
    Chadesh yameinu
    Dm               Em
    Chadesh yameinu k'kedem
    Am
    Chadesh
    G
    Chadesh yameinu
    Dm               Em
    Chadesh yameinu k'kedem
    Dm
    V'nashuva
    Em
    V'nashuva
    Dm
    V'nashuva
    Em
    V'nashuva
    Am
    Hashivenu
     
    Interlude (while the spoken recording plays): Am   G   (repeat)
     
    Refrain (x1, to end):
    Am
    Hashivenu
    G
    Hashem eilecha
    Dm
    V'nashuva
    Em
    V'nashuva
    Dm
    V'nashuva
    Em
    V'nashuva
    Am
    Hashivenu Hashem
     
    Outro: Am   G   Am
     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rzp6vC-cgI

  19. Hashivenu (open Em) - Hanan Ben Ari*

    Hashivenu - Hanan Ben Ari
    Open Em arrangement | No capo
     
    Chord sequences retained from the tutorial notes. Placement over lyrics is provisional; chords beyond the words indicate changes during held notes.
     
    INTRO
    Em
     
    REFRAIN (play twice)
    Em          D       Em
    Hashivenu
    Em       Am         G    D
    Hashem   eilecha
    D           Am      G    Em
    V'nashuva
    Em          D       Am
    V'nashuva
    Em          D       Em
    Hashivenu   Hashem
     
    CHORUS 1
    Em         Bm
    Chadesh,   chadesh yameinu
    C          D        G        Em
    Chadesh    yameinu   k'kedem
     
    CHORUS 2
    Em         Bm
    Chadesh,   chadesh yameinu
    C          D        G
    Chadesh    yameinu   k'kedem
     
    CLOSING
    G           Am      G    Em
    V'nashuva
    Em          D       Am
    V'nashuva
    Em          D       Em
    Hashivenu   Hashem
     
    ENDING
    Em
     
    Guitar tutorial - open Em arrangement
    Original recording

  20. Haven Yakir Li - D'veikus

    I.
    Am          Dm
    Haven yakir li
    Am    C     G C
    Yakir li ephraim
    Em Am     Dm
    Im yeled sha'ashu'im
    Am    G  Am
    sha'ashu'im,

    Am   Dm
    Ki midei
    Am C     G      C
    Ki midei dab'ri bo
    Em     Am   Dm
    Zakhor ezkirenu od
    Am   G   Am
    Ezkirenu od

    II. (2x)
    Am G
    Al kein
    Am          Dm
    Hamu mei'ai lo
      Am       G  Dm
    Rahem arahamenu
       F     Em    Am  (Em to repeat II)   
    Ne'um ne'um Hashem
    הֲבֵן יַקִּיר לִי אֶפְרַיִם אִם יֶלֶד שַׁעֲשׁוּעִים כִּי מִדֵּי דַבְּרִי בּו זָכר אֶזְכְּרֶנּוּ עוד עַל כֵּן הָמוּ מֵעַי לו רַחֵם אֲרַחֲמֶנּוּ נְאֻם ה':

    Is Ephraim a darling son unto Me? Is he a child that is dandled? For as often as I speak of him, I do earnestly remember him still; therefore My heart yearneth for him, I will surely have compassionn upon him, saith the LORD. 

    Information:
    Taken from Jeremiah 31:20, also found in the Zichronot section of the Musaf amidah for Rosh Hashanah. Tune written by Abie Rotenberg and Dveykus Band.

  21. Im Eshkachech - Shwekey

    I. (x2)
    Am              Em         Am            Em
    Im eshkachech yerushalayim tishkach yimeenee

        Dm            F G  Am    G  F      G
    Tidbak lishoni oy lichiki im lo ezkiraychee


    II.
    Am    Em     Dm                    F G
    Im lo aaleh, im lo aaleh es yerushalayim

         Am        Em      Dm            F  G  Am  [Em repeat]
    A-al rosh simchasi, al rosh, al rosh simchasi.


  22. Im Eshkachech - Lev Tahor

    In 3/4

    I.  
         G         Em       Am       F
    Im eshkachech  Yerushalayim  

       G  Em   Am 
    Tishkach yemini  

                     G  Em    Am  F
    Tidbak-Leshoni   lechiki  

        G   Em       Am    A7
    Im lo              ezkireini  

    II.  
       Dm7  G             C  Am
    Im lo a'aleh et yerushalayim

       Dm7 G       C  A7
    Al rosh  simhati 

          Dm7 G             C  Am
    Im lo a'aleh es yerushalayim

       G     Em    Am   
    Al rosh  simhasi 
    אִם-אֶשְׁכָּחֵךְ יְרוּשָׁלִָם-- 
    תִּשְׁכַּח יְמִינִי.
    תִּדְבַּק-לְשׁוֹנִי, לְחִכִּי-- 
    אִם-לֹא אֶזְכְּרֵכִי:
    אִם-לֹא אַעֲלֶה, אֶת-יְרוּשָׁלִַם-- 
    עַל, רֹאשׁ שִׂמְחָתִי.

  23. Ki Karov - Eitan Katz

    Capo 3 (original, a bit high)

    Am       Dm
    Ki karov eilecha
    G          Am
    Hadavar me’od
      Am     Dm
    Bificha uvilvav’cha
    G     Am
    La’asoso

    Am         C
    Ay ladada… 
    G          Am
    Ay ladada…
    Am         C
    Ay ladada…
    G          Am
    Ay ladada…


  24. Ki Mitzion - Carlebach

    G-------------------------C-------------------------D
    Ki m'tzion tatzay torah, u'd'var Hashem m'yerushalaim

    G-------------------------C-------------------------D
    Ki m'tzion tatzay torah, u'd'var Hashem m'yerushalaim

    G-----------------Am-----D--------------------------G
    Ki m'tzion tatzay torah, u'd'var Hashem m'yerushalaim

    G-----------------Am-----D--------------------------G
    Ki m'tzion tatzay torah, u'd'var Hashem m'yerushalaim
    כִּי מִצִּיּוֹן 
    תֵּצֵא תוֹרָה, 
    וּדְבַר יְיָ מִירוּשָׁלָֽיִם.

    For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 

    Information:
    Micah 4:2/Isaiah 2:3 and the Service for Removing the Torah from the ark. 

  25. Ki Va Moed - Carlebach

    OPEN
    *SS

    D-----------------------------------------A-----D
    Ata takum terachem tzion ki ayt l'chen'na ki va moed

    D-----------------------------------------A-----D
    Ata takum terachem tzion ki ayt l'chen'na ki va moed

    A------------------------D------------------------
    Ata takum terachem tzion ki ayt l'chen'na ki va moed

    D-------A---G-------D----------A----G------D
    Ki va moed, Ki va moed, ki va moed, ki va moed.


  26. Kichu - Shmuel Brazil

    I (x2)
    Am
    kichu imachem devarim

    Am   C       G        Am
    v'shuvu v'shuvu el hashem

    Am
    kichu imachem devarim

         F       G        Am---[G on x2]
    v'shuvu v'shuvu el hashem

    II.
            C     G  Dm    Am
    ayayaya v'shuvu el hashem

         C      G         C
    v'shuvu v'shuvu el hashem

            C     G  Em   Am
    ayayaya v'shuvu el hashem

         F      G         Am
    v'shuvu v'shuvu el hashem


  27. Lema'an Achai - Carlebach

    OPEN

    Oct-1
    [Am]Lema'an Achai Verei[Dm]ai

    Lema'an Achai Verei[Am]ai

    Adab'rah Nah, A[Dm]dab'rah Nah

    [E]Shalom [Am]Bach    x2


    Oct+1
    [Am]Lema'an Bais Hashem Elokeinu

    A[Dm]vaksha [G]Tov [C]Lach  [E7]

    Le[Am]ma'an Bais Hashem Elokeinu

    A[G]vaksha [E7]Tov [Am]Lach


  28. Lev Tahor - D'veikus

    OPEN

    I. 2x

    Am     G  F     G     Am
    Lev Tahor  Bera Li Elokim

      Am       G    F       G   Am (walk up @2)
    Veruach Nachon  Chadesh Bkirbi

    II. 2x

    C          F     C    Am
    Al Tashlichay-ay-ay-ay-ni

    C     F C    E
    Milfonecho

    Am  G     F
      Vruach  Kodshecha

    G    Em       Am  (G to repeat)
    Al Tikach Meemeni


  29. L'maancha - Eitan Katz

    OPEN
    I. (2x)

    Am--------Em---------G---Dm-G
    Lemaancha Elokeinu Aseh V'lo Lanu
    Am--------Em-----G---------Am
    Re'eh Amidaseinu Dalim V'reikim

    Part 2

    Am-----------Dm--------C-----G
    Ha--neshamah Lach V'haguf Palach
    ----Am-----Dm-------C------G--Am
    Chusah  Aamalach Haneshamah Lach
    לְמַעַנְךָ אֶלֺקֵינוּ עֲשֵׂה וְלֺא לָנוּ, רְאֵה עֲמִידָתֵנוּ, דַּלִּים וְרֵקִים. הַנְּשָׁמָה לָךְ וְהַגּוּף פָּעֳלָךְ, חוּסָה עַל עֲמָלָךְ

    For thine own sake, act, though not for ours. Behold our position, impoverished and empty. 
    The soul is thine, and the body is thy work: O have compassion on thy labour.

    Information:
    From the Yom Kippur evening service

  30. Lulei - Mordechai Ben David

    Key: Em        Feel: ~68 BPM (half-time)        Capo: none
     
    INTRO
    | Em      | C       | Am     | B7      | Em     |
     
    VERSE / MAIN MELODY
    Em
    Lulei soras'cha sha'ashu'ai
    B7              Am
    Az avad'ti v'onyi
    D        G
    Lulei soras'cha
              Am                Em
    Sha'ashu'ai
              Am     B7               Em
    Az avad'ti v'onyi
     
    Meaning: "Had Your Torah not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction."
     
    NIGGUN / WORDLESS SECTION
    | Am     | Am      | Em   | Em    |
    | Am     | Am      | Em   | Em    |
    Sing the wordless melody over this progression.
     
    FORM
    INTRO -> VERSE -> NIGGUN -> NIGGUN -> VERSE / ending
     
    Tehillim / Psalms 119:92

  31. Mah Ashiv (Hallel) - Mordechai Ben David

    CAPO 7 - or OPEN

    Am          Dm      E           Am   E7 Am          Dm          E           Am
    Mah Shiv Lashem     Kol Tagmuel Alei    Kos Yeshuos essa    ouveshem hashem ekra 

         Am              Dm               G                 C
    Nedara----ay lashem ashalem     Negdana----ah le chol amo 

       Dm             Am-E7     E               Am  E7
    Yakar     beeney hashem     hamavsa lachasidav  

      Am            Dm                G                   C
    Anah hashem ki ani avdecha    Ani avdecha bein hamasecha 

           Dm               Am-E7   E               Am 
    Ani avdecha    ben hamosecha    Pitachtah lemoseray 

      Am              Dm               G                     C    
    Lecha ezbach      zevach todah     Ouveshem     ouveshem hashem ekra 

                            Dm   E                      Am
    Nedara---ay     lashem ashalem     Negda nah lechol amo 

        Am            Dm                 G             C
    Bechatzro'os     beis hashem     besocheichi yerushalayim 

        Am                  Dm G       Am
    Besocheichi     yerushalayim haleluka 


  32. Na'ar Hayiti - D'veikus

    OPEN

    I. (2x)

    G         C   Am    D
    Na'ar hayyiti gam zakanti

    G       C    F          D
    V'lo ra'iti tzaddik ne'ezav

    G       C    Am         D
    V'lo ra'iti tzaddik ne'ezav

    D                  G  []  [D on x2]
    V'zar'o mevakesh lahem


    II. (2x)

    G          Am 
    Hashem oz le'amo yitein

    C      D     G
    Hashem oz le'amo yitein

    G               Am
    Hashem yivarech et amo

    C  D  G  (D to repeat)
    Vashalom


  33. Nafshi - Ishay Ribo and Motty Steinmetz

    Capo 5 or more is optimum key
    [see below for no capo version]
    Am             Em
    Nafshi nafshi chamdah
    Am                 Em
    Chamdah bitzeil yadecha
    Dm         Am
    Oy lada’as oy lada’as
    Dm         E            Esus4 E
    Oy lada’as kol raz sodecha----a

    Am      Em
    Ye’erav ye’erav nah
    Am    Em
    Sichi sichi alecha
    Bm        Em
    Ki nafshi sa’arog
    Bm                  Em D G
    Nafshi sa’arog eilecha-a-a
         Bm                  Em
    2nd: Nafshi sa’arog eilecha

    Note: You may notice the high part
    changes key and timing. It’s good to
    practice with the original.
    For original key:
    Capo seventh fret first time,
    first fret second time

    [Same as above key but no capo:]
    Dm             Am
    Nafshi nafshi chamdah
    Dm                 Am
    Chamdah bitzeil yadecha
    Gm         Dm
    Oy lada’as oy lada’as
    Gm         A            Asus4 A
    Oy lada’as kol raz sodecha----a

    Dm      Am
    Ye’erav ye’erav nah
    Dm    Am
    Sichi sichi alecha
    Em        Am
    Ki nafshi sa’arog
    Em                  Am G C
    Nafshi sa’arog eilecha-a-a
    Em                  Am
    2nd: Nafshi sa’arog eilecha


  34. Pitchu Li - Carlebach

    CAPO 3

    Am------Dm-Am-------Dm------Am--Dm-------Am--[E7-Am--]  [A7 on x2]
    Pishchu Li Sha'arei Tzedeck Avo Vam Odeh Kah (x2)

    Dm----G------C---Am-Dm----Am--[Dm---E7--] [E7---Am on x2]
    Zeh HaSha'ar LaShem Tzaddikim Yavo Vo (x2)


  35. Rachem - Shwekey

    OPEN

    Intro:
    Am, Dm, G, Em, Dm, Am, F, Gm, Am

    I.
    Am      Dm                         Am
    Rachem, rachem na hashem elokeinu, rachem,
    Dm
    Al yisroel amecha, rachem, v'al yerushalayim irecha,
    Am        G       Am
    Rachem, rachem, rachem (x2)


    II.
    Am                  (walk up) Dm                 
    V'al tzion mishkan kevodecha, v'al malchut beit david meshichecha,
    Am                        Dm     Am      G       Am     E
    V'al habayit hagadol v'hakadosh, rachem, rachem, rachem
    Am                           Dm
    V'al tzion mishkan kevodecha, v'al malchut beit david meshichecha,
    Am                         Dm    Am      G        Am
    V'al habayit hagadol v'hakadosh, rachem, rachem, rachem


  36. Return Again - Carlebach - Moshav Band

    Em B7 Em B7
    Return again, return again
    Vhoshaiv kohanim 

    C B7 Em
    Return to the land of your Soul
    lavoidosom
    (x2)


    Em Am Em Am
    Return to what you are, return to who you are
    Vhoshaiv yisroel, vehoshaiv yisroel

    Em        Am , C  B7
    Return to where you are, Born and reborn again
    vehoshaiv yisroel linvayhem
    (x2)


  37. Shaarei Shamayim - Naftali Kempeh

    Capo 4
    Am                    E
    Sheorecha hem dofkim ka'aniyim vedalim,
    Am                     E
    tzekon lachshom keshov ka shochen meulim.
    Dm            Am     Dm
    Ki ata Rav slichot — Oy oy oy oy,
    F      E
    uva'al harachamim
    (x2)
     
    Chorus:
    Am     Dm         Am
    Sha'arei Shamayim Petach
                         Dm     Am
    Veotzarecha hatov lanu tiftach,
    Dm                  Am  G F
    Veotzarecha hatov lanu tiftach
    Dm      Em  (2nd time G Am)
    Sha'arei Shamayim Petach
    (x2)

  38. Shema Koleinu - D'veikus

    (SLOW)
    I.
    Am      Dm 
    Shema koleinu
      Dm      Am
    Hashem elokeinu
    Am---C   Dm
    Hus      verahem
    F    Dm     E
    Hus verahem aleinu

    II.
    Am    G
    Hashiveinu
    G  Em   F  Am
    Hashem eilecha
    Am        G
    Hashem eilecha
    Em   F-G-Am  (Em to repeat)
    Venashuva
    שמע קולינו יהוה אלוהינו, חוס ורחם עלינו, וקבל ברחמים וברצון את תפילתינו.

    Hear our voice, O Lord our God; spare us and have mercy upon us, and accept our prayer in mercy and favor. 

    Information:
    From the daily Amidah, also features in the High Holiday service

  39. Shema Yisrael - Shwekey

    OPEN
    Am                              Dm
    He raised his hand to wave goodbye
    Am                        Dm
    Saw the pain in mother's eyes
         F                               Am
    Who left her little precious boy of four
         Am                   Dm
    In a citadel of ash and stone
         Am                  Dm
    That preached a faith unlike his own
       F                                 C
    Perhaps he just may yet survive this war

            G                      Am
    In the shadows stood a man in black
        G                               Am
    My child he said, you must not look back
    G                           Dm
    Yet one image lingered, the tears on her face
        F                                 E
    And mother's words from their last embrace

    CHORUS:
    Am                F
    Shema, Shema Yisrael
                    C                G
    Know that there is but one G-d above
         Dm
    When you feel pain, when you rejoice
    Am                   (C)
    Know how He longs to hear your voice
    G            Em          Am
    Hashem Elokeinu, Hashem Echad

    Am                    Dm
    Deep within the iron gate
    Am                        Dm
    Far from the stench of war and hate
       F                          Am
    He knew not of a world gone insane
        Am                    Dm
    You must believe us, he was told
       Am               Dm
    Our faith alone can save your soul
    F                                            C
    Please let us heal your wounds and ease your pain


             G                 Am
    He tried not to forget his past, his home
        G                             Am
    But he was so very young and all alone
          G                           Dm
    Once visions of a shtetle vivid and clear
      F                             E
    Began to fade, and all but disappeared

    CHORUS

        Am
    The winds of war had finally passed
        Am
    One man took on a sacred task
       F                                   Am
    To bring the scattered Jewish children home
       Am
    He travelled far, from place to place
        Am
    A quest to reignite the faith
       F                           C
    Of those sent into hiding long ago


       G                    Am
    He entered the fortress grey and cold
         G                            Am
    Your kind is not among us, he was told
    G                           Dm
    Hashem above, he whispered, please don't let me fail
       F                          E
    As he began to sing Shema Yisrael

    CHORUS x2


  40. Shomer Yisrael - Carlebach


       Em     D       C      Em     D       C
    Shomer shomer Israel, Shomer shomer Israel 

       G       Am      Em     G      Am      Em
    Shemor sheerit Israel, Shemor sheerit Israel 

            G           Am          Em     D
    Ve'al yovad ve'al yovad ve'al yovad Israel 

         C      D      Em
    Haomerim shema Israel 

            G           Am          Em     D
    Ve'al yovad ve'al yovad ve'al yovad Israel 

         C      D     Em
    Haomerim shema Israel 


  41. Simcha le'artzecha - Carlebach

    OPEN

    Start slowly, gradually pick up the pace.
    Chords stay the same; change the strumming for the tempo.

    I. (2x)

    Em  D     C    Em
    Simcha le'artzecha

    Em   D   Am     Em 
    Vesasson le'irecha


    II. (2x)

    Em          D  Em
    U'tzemichat keren

    Em          D   Em
    Oy le'david avdecha

    G         Am
    Va'richat ner

    Am        Em     D    Em
    Le'ven yishai meshichecha


  42. Tov Lehodot (Fast) - Carlebach

    OPEN

    I. (2x)
    Em              Bm7  (Bm7 Easy D)
    Tov lehodot la'shem

    Em              Bm7
    Tov lehodot la'shem

       G        D        Em
    Ulezamer leshimcha elyon


    II.  (2x)
    Am  
    Lehagid baboker 

      Em
    Baboker hasdecha

        Am [Bm @2] Em
    Ve'emunatcha baleilot


    http://jguitar.com/chordsearch/Bm7

  43. Tov Lehodot (Slow) - Shalhevet

    OPEN

    I. (2x)

    Em    D       Em
    Tov lehodot lashem

    Em    D        Em
    Tov lehodot lashem

    G           D        C        Em
    Ulezamer ulezamer leshimcha elyon

    C     D       Em
    Tov lehodot lashem


    II. (2x)

      Em       D        Em (or C)
    Ulehagid baboker hasdecha

      Em       D        Em (or C)
    Ulehagid baboker hasdecha

    G              D            Em        D
    Ve'emunatcha baleilot ve'emunatcha baleilot

    C      D       Em
    Tov lehodot lashem


  44. Vaani Bechasdecha - Mordechai Ben David

    CAPO 2

    I. 

      Am   (C)         Dm              Em       Am     E7
    Vaani bechasdecha batachti, yagel libi bishuasecha 

       Am   (C)        Dm               E        Am
    Vaani bechasdecha batachti, yagel libi bishuasecha     X2 


    II.

     Am            G              Em              F         Am
    Ashira lashem, ki gamal alay, ashira lashem, ki gamal alay,  

     Am            G                             Em        Am
    Ashira lashem, ki gamal alay, ashira lashem, ki gamal alay    X2 


  45. Vezakeini - Boruch Levine

    I. 2x
    Am                Dm                          Am 
    Vezakeini legadel banim uvnei banim chachumim unvanim. 
                        Dm
    Ohavei hashem yirei elokim, anshei emet, 
    Am              Dm     Am
    Zera kodesh, ba’hashem deveikim:

    II. 2x
    Am                 G                     
    Umeieim es ha’olom batorah uvmasim tovim 
    Am     F                Am C
    Uvchol meleches avodas haboreh (x2 haboreh)


  46. Vilirushalayim - D'veikus

    Em
    Vilirushalayim
    G Am
    I-ircha-a
    Em
    Oy birachamim
       G Am
    Birachamim tashuv
       Em
    Visishkon bisocha
         G Am
    Ka’asher dibarta
       C D
    Visishkon bisocha
         Am Em
    Ka’asher dibarta

    Am Em
    Uvnei osa bikarov
    Am
    Biyameinu
    G Bm
    Binyan olam
       Am
    Vichisei dovid
    Em
    Dovid avdecha
    Am D Am Em
    Oy meheira lisocha tachin


  47. V'nacha - Eitan Katz

    Capo 3

    x2
    Em Am Em
    V’nacha Ahlahv Ruach
    Em Am Em
    V’nacha Ahlahv Ruach
    Em C G D
    V’nacha Ahlahv Ru-uach
            Em
    Ruach Hashem
     
    [Chorus] x2
               C G D
    Ruach Chuchma Ubina
            G D Em
    Ruach Eitza Ugevura
          C G D Em
    Ruach D-a-s V’yeiras Hashem
    Yeshayahu 11:2:
    "וְנָחָה עָלָיו רוּחַ ה', רוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבִינָה, רוּחַ עֵצָה וּגְבוּרָה, רוּחַ דַּעַת וְיִרְאַת ה'."

    And the spirit shall rest upon him,
    And the spirit shall rest upon him,
    And the spirit shall rest upon him—
    The Spirit of Hashem.
    ---
    Chorus

    The spirit of wisdom and understanding,
    The spirit of counsel and strength,
    The spirit of knowledge and the fear of Hashem.

  48. Ya'aleh V'yavo - Miami Boys Choir

    CAPO 2
    Part I. 2x
       Am      Am     C  G
    Yaaleh veyavo veyagiyah

           Am        Am          C        G
    Veyeiraeh veyeiratzeh veyishoma veyipokeid

       (F)   C         F            G
    Veyizacher zichroneinu ufikdoneinu

          Am  G     Am
    Oy vezichron avoseinu   


    Part II. 2x
     Am(F on 2)  G          (Em)      Am                
    Vezichron moshiach ben-dovid avdecho

       F             G           Am (or C)                       
    Vezichron yerusholayim ir kodshecho

       F          G     C         Am                      
    Vezichron kol amcho beis yisroel

        F         G       Am   (E7 on x1)                          
    Lefonecho lifleitoh letovah 


  49. Yachad, Yachad - Carlebach

    I. (2x)
    C     G C
    Yahad yahad
    C     G C
    Yahad yahad
    Am      Dm
    Kulam Kedusha 
      G         C
    Lecha Yishaleishu

    II. (2x)
    C     F    C
    Kulam kedusha
    G     C
    Lecha yishaleishu
    יַֽחַד כֻּלָּם קְדֻשָּׁה לְךָ יְשַׁלֵּֽשׁוּ, כַּדָּבָר הָאָמוּר עַל יַד נְבִיאֶֽךָ, וְקָרָא זֶה אֶל זֶה וְאָמַר:

    Together, everyone will praise you through the k'dusha, according to the words communicated through Your prophet, "and they said to one another:"

    Information:
    Words taken from the Musaf Kedusha in Nusach Sefard;

  50. Yehi - Carlebach

    CAPO 3

    G-----------Am------------G-------------Am
    Yehi shalom B'chelech Shalva B'armenosayich

    G-----------Am------------G-------------Am
    Yehi shalom B'chelech Shalva B'armenosayich

    Dm-----------------------C-------Am7-----Dm
    Yehi shalom B'chelech Shalva B'armenosayich

    Dm-----------------------C-------Am-----Dm
    Yehi shalom B'chelech Shalva B'armenosayich


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