Cross Of Glory
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Introduction]
Em
[Verse 1]
Em Am
From the pages of the prophets
C D Em
He stepped out into the world
C B Am
And walked the earth in lowly majesty
Am B
For He had been creator
Em D A
A creature now was He
C D Em
Come to bare love's sacred mystery
[Verse 2]
Em Am
He the Truth was called a liar
C D Em
The only lover hated so
C B Am
He was many times a martyr before He died
Am B
Forsaken by the Father
Em D A
Despised by all the world
C D Em D/F#
He alone was born to be the crucified
[Chorus]
G Am
Upon the cross of Glory
B B/D# Em
His death was life to me
D C B Em D/F#
A sacrifice of love's most sacred mystery
G Am
And death rejoiced to hold Him
B D#dim Em D Cm
For soon He would be free
C D Em
For love must always have the victory
[Verse 3]
Em Am
Though no rhyme could ever tell it
C D Em
And no words could ever say
C B Am
And no chord is foul enough to sing the pain
Am B
Still we feel the burden
Em D A
And suffer with your song
C D Em D/F#
You love us so and yet you bid us sing
[Chorus]
G Am
Upon the cross of Glory
B B/D# Em
His death was life to me
D C B Em D/F#
A sacrifice of love's most sacred mystery
G Am
And death rejoiced to hold Him
B D#dim Em D Cm
For soon He would be free
C D Em D/F#
For love must always have the victory
[Chorus]
G Am
Upon the cross of Glory
B B/D# Em
His death was life to me
D C B Em D/F#
A sacrifice of love's most sacred mystery
G Am
And death rejoiced to hold Him
B D#dim Em D Cm
For soon He would be free
C D Em
For love must always have the victory
C D Em
For love must always have the victory
How to play Cross Of Glory
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.