VERSE 1:
Dm A7 Dm
Firm and determined in this time of the end,
Gm D7 Gm
Pre-pared are God’s servants the good news to de-fend.
A A7 Dm
Though Satan against us has vaunted,
Gm A7 Dm
In our God’s strength we move ahead undaunted.
CHORUS:
C7 F C7 F C7
Then forward, you Witnesses, ever strong of heart!
F C A7 Dm D7 C
Rejoice that in God’s work, you too may have a part!
F Bb C7 F A7 Dm
Go tell far and wide that the paradise is near
Bb C7 F
And that soon all its bless-ings will be here.
VERSE 2:
Dm A7 Dm
Soldiers of Jah do not seek a life of ease;
Gm D7 Gm
The world and its rulers we do not try to please.
A A7 Dm
Unspotted at all times remaining,
Gm A7 Dm
Our integrity we shall keep maintaining.
CHORUS:
C7 F C7 F C7
Then forward, you Witnesses, ever strong of heart!
F C A7 Dm D7 C
Rejoice that in God’s work, you too may have a part!
F Bb C7 F A7 Dm
Go tell far and wide that the paradise is near
Bb C7 F
And that soon all its bless-ings will be here.
VERSE 3:
Dm A7 Dm
God’s Kingdom hope has been mocked and pushed aside;
Gm D7 Gm
His great name is slandered, its holiness denied.
A A7 Dm
Let’s share in its sanctification,
Gm A7 Dm
And proclaim it to every tribe and nation.
CHORUS:
C7 F C7 F C7
Then forward, you Witnesses, ever strong of heart!
F C A7 Dm D7 C
Rejoice that in God’s work, you too may have a part!
F Bb C7 F A7 Dm
Go tell far and wide that the paradise is near
Bb C7 F
And that soon all its bless-ings will be here.
Source: https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/watchtower/forward_chords_1725304