Bones
View chords used in this chart
8 8 8
Intro: A-F#m-D
Key: A-F#m-D
verse 1:
A
You can take my dry bones
F#m
Breathe life into this skin
D
You called me by name
A
Raised me to life again
verse 2:
A
You can calm the oceans
F#m
Speak peace into my soul
D
Take me as I am
A E
Awaken my heart to beat again
Chorus:
F#m D A
Oh Jesus
F#m D A
Oh Jesus
F#m D E
Oh Jesus
A
Alive in me
verse 3:
A
You move in the unseen
F#m
You set the captives free
D
As I stand and sing
A E
You're breaking the chains off me
Adlib:8 A-F#m-D-A
F#m-D-A-E
Bridge:
F#m
Breathe in me Your life
I can feel You are close now
A
I can never hide
You are here and You know me
F#m
All I need is You
And I love You
I love You
A E
I love You, I love You
Breathe in me Your life
'Til Your love overtakes me
Open up my eyes
Let me see You more clearly
Falling on my knees
'Til I love like You love
Like You love me
I love You
How to play Bones
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 A. 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.