Be Lifted High
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{V1}
G Bm(add6) C9 Bm
Sin and its ways grow old
Am Am/G D/F#
All of my heart turns to stone
Em D C Bm
And I'm left with no strength to arise
Am D(/F#) Gsus4 G
I need to be lifted high
{V2}
Sin and its ways lead to pain
Left here with hurt and shame
So no longer will I leave Your side
Jesus You be lifted high
C
C Bm
You be lifted high
C Bm
You be lifted high
Am Am/G D/F# Em Bm C
You be lifted high in my life oh God
Am Am/G
And I fall to my knees
D/F# Em Bm C (Bm)
So it's You that they see, not I
Am D(/F#) Gsus4 G
Jesus You be lifted high
{v3}
And even now that I'm inside Your hands
Help me not to grow prideful again
Don't let me forsake sacrifice
Jesus You be lifted high
{v4}
And if I'm blessed with the riches of kings
How could I ever think that it was me?
For You brought me from darkness to light
Jesus You be lifted high
How to play Be Lifted High
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.