Chains Hit The Ground
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D G D
I’m holding on to you
D G D
It’s all I know to do
G
When fear has had me bound
D
When enemies surround
Bm G
There’s freedom in this truth
D A
My salvation is in you
D G
And I remember the nails that you took for me
D A G
When you died in my shame and iniquity
D A
Jesus, you have set me free
D G
The thorns of my pain you wore in a crown
D
When you bowed your head
A G
Your love was poured out
D
And my chains hit the ground
D G D
You are the rock I’ve found
D G D
Above the shifting ground
G
Am/D A raging war
D
You’re the one I’m fighting for
Bm G
For all of my years
D A
my banner will be clear
D G
And I remember the nails that you took for me
D A G
When you died in my shame and iniquity
D A
Jesus, you have set me free
D G
The thorns of my pain you wore in a crown
D
When you bowed your head
A G
Your love was poured out
D
And my chains hit the ground
D
I am yours
A
And even though the waves, they crash below
G
I’m holding on to love
D A
I’m holding on to love
D
I am yours
A G
Forever all my days, I lay before your holy love
D A
I’m holding on to love
D G A
And I remember the nails that you took for me
D A G
When you died in my shame and iniquity
D A
Jesus, you have set me free
D G
The thorns of my pain you wore in a crown
D
When you bowed your head
A G
Your love was poured out
D
And my chains hit the ground
How to play Chains Hit The Ground
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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.