Written by Van Morrison
Intro: Em Em D/F# G G D/F# Em Em D/F# G The sun was setting over Avalon Bm C D G The last time we stood in the West Em D/F# G Suffering long time angels enraptured by Blake Bm C D G Burn out the dross, innocence captured again Em D/F# G Standing on the beach at sunset Bm C D G All the boats keep moving slow Em D/F# G In the glory of the flashing light Bm C D G G D/F# Em D/F# In the evening's glow {change fast}Em D/F# G You brought it to my attention Bm C D G That everything was made in God Em D/F# G Down through centuries of great writings and paintings Bm C D G Everything was in God Em D/F# G Seen through architecture of great cathedrals Bm C D G Down through the history of time Em D/F# G Is and was in the beginning Bm C D G And ever more shall ever beG C G C Em When will I ever learn to live in God? C G When will I ever learn? G C G C Em He gives me everything I need and more C G When will I ever learn?Bridge: C D/F# What ever it takes to fulfill His mission C G That is the way we must go C D/F# But you've got to do it in your way C D Tear down the old, bring up the new Organ Solo With Chorus Chords Em D/F# G And up on the hillside it's quiet Bm C D G Where the shepherd is tending his sheep Em D/F# G And over the mountains and the valleys Bm C D G And the countryside is so green Em D/F# G Standing on the highest hill with a sense of wonder Bm C D G You can see everything is made in God Em D/F# G Head back down the roadside Bm C D G And give thanks for it allG C G C Em When will I ever learn to live in God? C G When will I ever learn? G C G C Em He gives me everything I need and more C G When will I ever learn?G C G C Em When will I ever learn to live in God? C G When will I ever learn? G C G C Em He gives me everything I need and more C G When will I ever learn?G C G C Em When will I ever learn to live in God? C G When will I ever learn? G C G C Em He gives me everything I need and more C G When will I ever learn?G C G C Em When will I ever learn to live in God? C G When will I ever learn? G C G C Em He gives me everything I need and more C G When will I ever learn