Call It Even
View chords used in this chart
verse 1
E C#m A
There are times in the darkness I have forgotten
E C#m E A
How the LORD of my life, HE carries my pain
E C#m A
when I bring HIM the wrong that tries to consume me
E C#m F#m
HE forgives me, unmeasured again and again
B A C#m E B
And calls it even,
A C#m B F#m B
HE calls it even.
verse 2
E C#m A
When HE adds up my progress it all comes to nothin'
E C#m B A
But HE leads me with mercy in that place in my road
E C#m A
Then HE reaches beyond bringin' me closer
C#m B
And never counting the miles that I missed the goal
A C#m B A C#m B
And HE calls it even, HE calls it even.
Bridge
G A B E
May I bring him gifts and HE gives me grace
G A B B7 E
I bring HIM confusion, HE sets me in place
C#m A
A E C#m B A E C#m A B C#m B
HE calls it even
verse 3
B E C#m A
When I give HIM my best it's all or nothin'
E C#m E A
But it's black and it's white and there's no middle ground
E C#m A
Will the sum of my life be all that he wanted
E C#m B
HE will balance the scales when HE hands me my crown
A C#m E B
And calls it even,
Outro
A C#m E B
oh HE calls it even.
A C#m B A C#m E B
HE calls it even, HE calls it even.
A C#m B A E C#m B
yes HE calls it even, ohooh
A E C#m B A C#m B A B C#m B A C#m B A C#m B F#m
How to play Call It Even
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 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.