Embrace The Cross
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
2nd traste
[Intro]
N.C.
I am crucified with Christ
N.C.
Therefore I no longer live
N.C.
Jesus Christ now lives in me
(Repeat twice)
C
I am crucified with Christ
A Dm
Therefore I no longer live
Gsus4 G C
Jesus Christ now lives in me
(Repeat twice)
[Verse 1]
C F C
Embrace the cross -- Where Jesus suffered
Am Em F Gsus4 G
Though it will cost -- All you claim as yours
Am F C
Your sacrifice will seem small -- Beside the treasure
Am C Dm Gsus4 G
Eternity can't measure -- What Jesus holds in store
[Interlude]
Gsus4 G
[Verse 2]
G C F C
Embrace the love -- The cross requires
Am Em F Gsus4 G
Cling to the one -- Whose heart knew every pain
Am Em F C
Receive from Jesus -- Fountains of compassion
F C Dm7 Gsus4 G E
Only He can fashion -- Your heart to move as His
[Bridge]
Am C F C
Oh, wondrous cross our desires rest in you
Dm G F C
Oh, Lord Jesus make us bolder
Am C F C
To face with courage the shame and disgrace
Dm D G F G
You bore upon Your shoulder
[Verse 3]
C F C
Embrace the life -- That comes from dying
Am F Gsus4 G
Come trace the steps -- The Savior walked for you
Am F C
An empty tomb -- Concludes Golgotha's sorrow
F C Dm7 Gsus4 G
Endure then till tomorrow -- Your cross of suffering
[Interlude]
Gsus4 G
[Outro]
F C F C
Embrace the cross -- Embrace the cross
F G C A Dm G G7 C
The cross of Jesus
How to play Embrace The Cross
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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.