Christ Alone
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[Intro ]
Dm
Dm
Bb C Dm
Bb C Dm
Dm
Bb C Dm
Bb C Dm
Bb C Dm
Am Bb
[Verso 1]
Dm Am
I know my heart deceitful and frail,
Bb F
No work of mine could tip the scale.
Gm Dm
For by the deeds of the law,
C
No flesh shall stand, no soul in awe.
Dm Am
But mercy came, the cross revealed,
Bb F
The crimson flow, my pardon sealed.
Gm C
He quickened me, though dead in sin,
Dm Am Bb
By grace through faith, I live again.
[Refrão]
Dm Am
By His blood alone, I stand forgiven,
Bb F
Washed and clean, my chains are riven.
C Dm
Not of works, lest I should boast,
Bb C
Christ my hope, my heart, my host!
Dm Am
By His blood alone, Im sanctified,
Bb F
Raised with Him, now justified.
C Dm
Grace abounding, love made known,
Gm7 C Dm Bb
All my tru-u-ust in Christ alone!
C Dm Bb C Dm C Gm7 C
Hee-ay in Christ alo-o-o-ne
[Verso 2]
Dm Am
Once a stranger, now brought near,
Bb F
Through His blood, Ive naught to fear.
Gm Dm
Old man crucified, buried with Him,
C
Now risen to walk, my life within.
Dm Am
The law was weak, but Christ fulfilled,
Bb F
By His Spirit my heart is stilled.
Gm C
He loved me first, while yet undone,
Gm Am Bb
Adopted, chosen Gods own Son.
[Refrão]
Dm Am
By His blood alone, I stand forgiven,
Bb F
Washed and clean, my chains are riven.
C Dm
Not of works, lest I should boast,
Bb C
Christ my hope, my heart, my host!
Dm Am
By His blood alone, Im sanctified,
Bb F
Raised with Him, now justified.
C Dm
Grace abounding, love made known,
Gm7 C Dm
All my tru-u-ust in Christ alone!
C Dm Bb C Dm C Gm7 C
Hee-ay in Christ alo-o-o-ne
[Ponte]
Dm C
No condemnation, I am free,
Bb Am7
The life I live is Christ in me.
Gm Dm
The righteousness that God imparts,
C
Is written now upon my heart.
Dm C
Not I, but grace that reigns within,
Bb Am7
The power of God hath conquered sin.
Gm F
By faith I walk, by hope I see,
Bb C N.C.
The Lamb of God hath purchased me!
{Guitar solo}
Dm Am
Bb F
C Dm
Bb C
Dm Am
Bb F
C Dm
Gm C
{Final Chorus}
Dm Am
By His blood alone, I stand forgiven,
Bb F
Faith hath triumphed, death is driven!
C Dm
Mercy reigns where sin hath sown,
Bb C
All my trust in Christ alone!
Dm Am
By His blood alone, Im sanctified,
Bb F
Grace unending, glorified.
C Dm
When I stand before His throne,
Gm7 C N.C.
Ill sing forever Christ alone!
How to play Christ Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.