Christ Is Lord
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Capo 3
Em Em G D (2x)
verse 1
Em G
The knee shall bend and tongue confess:
C G D Em C
he is the Son of righteousness and truth.
Em G
The kingdoms of the earth shall fall,
C G D/F# Em
and he alone shall rule them all
C Em D
in strength and justice.
Refrain
C Em D/F# G
Lift your voice, shout for joy!
C G Em C D
Christ is Lord, oh, Christ is Lord!
verse 2
Em G
He pardons our iniquities;
C G D Em C
from stain of sin his mercy frees our souls.
Em G
Our hope is in the holy name
C G D Em
of him who died and rose again
C Em D
and sits at God's right hand.
Refrain
C Em D/F# G
Lift your voice, shout for joy!
C G Em C D
Christ is Lord, oh, Christ is Lord!
C Em D/F# G
Lift your voice, shout for joy!
C G Em C D
Christ is Lord, oh, Christ is Lord!
Bridge
Am G D
We wait in joyful hope
Em C
for the coming of the Lord,
G Dsus4 D
the King of all.
Am G D Em
Our shame and sadness broke by his radiance:
C G Dsus4 D
it's Christ, the King of all!
Refrain
C Em D/F# G
Lift your voice, shout for joy!
C G Em C D
Christ is Lord, oh, Christ is Lord!
Em Em G D C
How to play Christ Is Lord
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.