Because He Loved Me
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Intro
C G Am G C F C
[Verso 1]
C
On a hill called Calvary, Jesus my Lord suffered for me,
G/B Am D G D G
He carried the cross all the way my sins to atone.
C
Then they nailed Him to the cross
C
Great was the pain and the loss
C G/B Am G C F C
He suffered it all,(he suffered it all) because He loved me.
[Refrão]
F C
Because He loved me my Savior died, On the cross was crucified
G/B Am D G D G
No greater love by mortal man has ever been known
C
Oh praise His dear name He loves me so
F C
Now I am His, He's mine I know
G/B Am G C F C
He suffered it all,(he suffered it all) because He loved me
[Verso 2]
C
Then they carried Him away, placed Him in a lonely grave
G/B Am D G D G
Surely they thought that this would be, the end of this man
C
But on the third and glorious day
C
God came and rolled the stone away
G/B Am G C F C
He rose from the dead,(he rose from the dead) because He loved me
[Refrão]
F C
Because He loved me my Savior died, On the cross was crucified
G/B Am D G D G
No greater love by mortal man has ever been known
C
Oh praise His dear name He loves me so
F C
Now I am His, He's mine I know
G/B Am G C F C
He suffered it all,(he suffered it all) because He loved me
F C
Because He loved me my Savior died, On the cross was crucified
G/B Am D G D G
No greater love by mortal man has ever been known
C
Oh praise His dear name He loves me so
F C
Now I am His, He's mine I know
G/B Am G C F C
He suffered it all,(he suffered it all) because He loved me
How to play Because He Loved Me
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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.