Calvarys The Reason Why
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Intro: D Em7 D Em7
Verse 1
D G D E E7 A
I was lost, but You knew where to find me, I was hungry; You were bread for my soul
D D7 G D A D A
I was thirsty, and You gave living water, You were my shelter when I had no place to go
[Refrão] D A D D7 G A D
That’s why, sometimes I just want to praise You, sometimes just to speak Your Name
G D E A
Sometimes I just want to thank You, without asking You for a thing
D A D D7 G A D
Oh, sometimes I lift my hands to You, sometimes all I do is cry
G D G D A D A
Everything that I have I owe to You, Lord, and Calvary’s the reason why
Verse 2
D G D E E7 A
When I think of the love that You’ve given, Lord, when I think of the price You paid for me
D D7 G D A D A
Then the trials on earth they just seem like nothing, when they’re compared to dark Calvary
[Refrão] D A D D7 G A D
Oh, sometimes I just want to praise You, sometimes just to speak Your Name
G D E A
Sometimes I just want to thank You, without asking You for a thing
D A D D7 G A D
Oh, sometimes I lift my hands to You, sometimes all I do is cry
G D G D A D A
Everything that I have I owe to You, Lord, and Calvary’s the reason why
D A D D7 G A D
Yes, sometimes I just want to praise You, sometimes just to speak Your Name
G D E A
Sometimes I just want to thank You, without asking You for a thing
D A D D7 G A D
Oh, sometimes I lift my hands to You, sometimes all I do is cry
G D G D A D D7
Everything that I have I owe to You, Lord, and Calvary’s the reason why
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G D G D A G D
Everything that I have I owe to You, Lord, and Calvary’s the reason why
How to play Calvarys The Reason Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.