Because He Loved Me First
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[Verso 1]
Em D/F# G C
Oh the mercy of a holy God,
C D G
to give His only Son
Em D/F# G C
Who would bear the shame and consequence
C D G
for wrongs that I have done.
D Em C
Courageous Lamb who sought me out
D
and found me at my worst,
Em D/F# G C
Now I know I only love my Lord
C D G
because He loved me first.
[Verso 2]
Em D/F# G C
I am sure of this about myself,
C D G
there's nothing good in me
Em D/F# G C
All His ways I know I never trust,
C D G
or His kingdom seek
D Em C
But by His grace there is within my
D
heart a righteous thirst
Em D/F# G C
And it ever will be satisfied
C D G
because He loved me first.
[Refrão]
D C
Oh the love that bled to pay my ransom,
D C
Oh the love that death could not defeat,
D Em C
Who am I so poor and undeserving?
C D
I am His because he paid for me!
[Verso 3]
Em D/F# G C
The temptations of this fading world
C D G
would lure my heart away
Em D/F# G C
For they whisper lies to make me doubt
C D G
that he alone can save
D Em C
But Christ supremely takes the place
C D
that He alone deserves
Em D/F# G C
Now I live the life that's life indeed
C D G
because He loved me first.
[Refrão]
D C
Oh the love that bled to pay my ransom,
D C
Oh the love that death could not defeat,
D Em C
Who am I so poor and undeserving?
C D
I am His because He paid for me!
[Refrão]
D C
Oh the love that bled to pay my ransom,
D C
Oh the love that death could not defeat,
D Em C
Who am I so poor and undeserving?
C D
I am His because he paid for me!
[Verso 4]
Em D/F# G C
When I shed this mortal frame of dust
C D G
and stand before his throne
Em D/F# G C
To no longer peer through murky glass
C D G
But know as I am known
D Em C
My eyes will finally clearly see
D
my God's transcendent work
Em D/F# G C
And I'll love Him best and most and last,
C D G
because He loved me first.
Em D/F# G C
I will love Him best and Most and Last
C D G
because He loved me first.
How to play Because He Loved Me First
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.