Dale Johnsen
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G D C G
The Lord God planted a garden, made it full and free
Am G Em A7 D7
To Adam and Eve He tenderly, forbade a single tree
G D C G
The serpent, dark and subtle, challenged Gods own Word,
Am G Em A7 D7 G
Eve was deceived, ate from that tree, and sinned against the Lord. (Oh)
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G D C G
Jesus Christ the Savior, lived in Galilee
Am G Em A7 D7 (repeat-D7-G)
He took the judgment for our sin and died for you and me
G D C G
Now every son of Adam and every daughter of Eve
Am G Em A7 D7
Has likewise sinned against the Lord and deserves a penalty
G D C G
The penalty for sinners is death for you and me
Am G Em A7 D7 G
Unless a substitute is found who obeys God perfectly. (Oh)
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G D C G
Jesus Christ the Savior, lived in Galilee
Am G Em A7 D7 (repeat-D7-G)
He took the judgment for our sin and died for you and me
G D C G
One great day it happened, our Savior came to earth
Am G Em A7 D7
Gods Son appeared in human flesh through Marys virgin birth
G D C G
A sinless life he showed us and proved His love for me
Am G Em A7 D7 G
By dying on the cross for sin, He paid my penalty. (Oh)
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G D C G
Jesus Christ the Savior, lived in Galilee
Am G Em A7 D7 (repeat-D7-G)
He took the judgment for our sin and died for you and me
G D C G
Our Savior died in darkness and was laid inside a grave
Am G Em A7 D7
At Pilates word the Roman guards rolled a stone to block the cave
G D C G
But early Sunday morning, the stone was rolled away
Am G Em A7 D7 G
Our Lord arose up from the dead and lives until this day.
G D C G
If we by faith trust in Him, acknowledging our sin
Am G Em A7 D7
Believe His death was in our place and that He rose again
G D C G
He promises forgiveness and eternal life with Him
Am G Em A7 D7 G
The abundant life begins right now as the Spirit lives within.
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G D C G
Jesus Christ the Savior, lived in Galilee
Am G Em A7 D7
He took the judgment for our sin and died for you and me
How to play Dale Johnsen
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 G. 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.