Cornerstone
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Intro: B G#m E F#
verse 1:
B
My hope is built on nothing less
E F#
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
G#m F#
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
E F# B
But wholly trust in Je - sus’ name
verse 2:
B
When darkness seems to hide his face
E F#
I rest on His unchanging grace
G#m F#
In every high and stormy gale
E F# B
My anchor holds within the veil
Chorus:
B/D# E G#m F#
Christ alone, Cornerstone
B/D# E G#m F#
Weak made strong in the Saviour's love
B E G#m F#
Through the storm, He is Lord
B
Lord of all
Instrumental: B G#m E F#
verse 3:
B
His oath, His covenant, His blood
E F#
Support me in the whelming flood
G#m F#
When all around my soul gives way
E F# B
He then is all my hope and stay
E F# B
He then is all my hope and stay
Chorus
Bridge:
G#m
He is Lord
E F#
Lord of all
Chorus
Ending:
B
When He shall come with trumpet sound
E F#
Oh, may I then in Him be found
G#m F#
Dressed in His righteousness alone
E F# B
Faultless stand before the throne
How to play Cornerstone
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 B. 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.