And Can It Be
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
6th traste
Capo 6
[INTRO]
C C/B Am C/B
[Verse 1]
C Dm G C
And can it be that I should gain
F C G
An interest in the Saviour’s blood
G C G/B
Died He for me, who caused His pain
F C G C
For me, who Him to death pursued?
C F G
Amazing love, how can it be
C F G C
That Thou my God shouldst die for me?
C G G C
Amazing love, how can it be
F C/A G G/B C
That Thou my God shouldst die for me?
[Verse 2]
C Dm G C
He left His Father’s throne above
F C G
So free, so infinite His grace
G C C G/B
Emptied Himself of all but love
F C G C
And bled for Adam’s helpless race
C F G
Tis mercy all, immense and free
C F G C
For O my God it found out me
C G G C
Amazing love, how can it be
F C/A G G/B C
That Thou my God shouldst die for me
[Verse 3]
C D G C
Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
F C G
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night
G C C G/B
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray
F C G C
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light
C F G
My chains fell off, my heart was free
C F G C
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee
C G G C
Amazing love! How can it be
F C/A G G/B C
That Thou, my God shouldst die for me?
[Verse 4]
C Dm G C
No condemnation now I dread
F C G
Jesus and all in Him is mine
G C C G/B
Alive in Him my living Head
F C G C
And clothed in righteousness divine
C F G
Bold I approach the eternal throne
C F G C
And claim the crown through Christ my own
C G G C
Amazing love, how can it be
F C/A G G/B C
That Thou my God shouldst die for me
How to play And Can It Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.