3:16
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Intro C F C F
[Verso 1]
C C4
Some say they're nothing but numbers
C G/C
Next to words that don't mean anything
Am7
Oh but I found the truth and a
F9
Friend like no other
C/G G C
The moment I read three-sixteen
[Verso 2]
C F/C
Some say it's old time religion
C G/C
For the led astray fools who believe
Am7
Oh but I found the hope that my
F9
Lost soul was missing
C/G G C
The moment I read three-sixteen
[Refrão]
F C
For God so loved, how can it be
G Am7
That He sent His son to die for me
F Am7
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
F G C
And I owe it all to three-sixteen
Turnaround
( C F C F )
[Verso 3]
C C4
Some say you have to be perfect
C G
'Cause nothing in this life is free
Am7 F2
Oh but I found a grace I know I don't deserve
C/G G C
The moment I read three-sixteen
[Verso 4]
C C4
So lay down your burdens, your broken
C G
Lift up your eyes and see
Am7 F2
A Savior with arms stretched wide open
C/G G Am7
On a cross meant for you and for me
F2 G C
Oh thank God for three-sixteen
[Refrão]
F C
For God so loved, how can it be
G Am7
That He sent His son to die for me
F Am7
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
F G Am7
And I owe it all to three-sixteen
F G Am7
And I owe it all to three-sixteen
F G C
Oh thank God for three-sixteen
How to play 3:16
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.