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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Db
 
[Verse 1]
Db Gb/Db Db
On that cross on Calvary's hill
Bbm7 Ab Gbadd2
Hope seemed lost, blood was spilled
Db Gb/Db Db
The promised King in a tomb
Bbm7 Ab4 Gbadd2
Hell rejoiced, but Heaven knew
 
[Prechorus]
Db/F Gb Absus
When the stone was rolled away
Db/F Gb Absus Ab
There was nothing in the grave
 
[Chorus]
Gb Db Bbm7 Ab
Empty, the grave is emp - ty
Db Gb Ab4
No power of hell could hold Him down
Gb Db Bbm7 Ab
The grave is empty, my God is liv - ing
Db/F Gb Ab4
Death could not keep Him in the ground
Gb Db
The grave is empty
 
[Verse 2]
Db Gb Db
The greatest news there's ever been
Bbm7 Ab4 Gbadd2
Darkness lost, Jesus wins
Db Gb Db
Sin and shame were crucified
Bbm7
So, celebrate
Ab4 Gbadd2 N.C.
He is alive!
 
[Chorus]
Gb Db Bbm7 Ab
Empty, the grave is emp - ty
Db Gb Ab4
No power of hell could hold Him down
Gb Db Bbm7 Ab
The grave is empty, my God is liv - ing
Db/F Gb Ab4
Death could not keep Him in the ground
Gb Db Gb Db
The grave is empty
 
[Bridge]
Db
He's alive, He's alive
Db
The Lamb of God, the King of kings
Db
He's alive, He's alive
Db
Oh, tell me, death, where is your sting?
Db
He's alive, He's alive
Db
The Lamb of God, the King of kings
Db
He's alive, He's alive
Db
Oh, tell me, death, where is your sting?
Bbm7 Ab/C
He's alive, He's alive
Db/F Gb
The Lamb of God, the King of kings
Bbm7 Ab/C
He's alive, He's alive
Db Gb
Oh, tell me, death, where is your sting?
N.C.
Oh, tell me, death, where is your sting?
 
[Chorus]
Gb Db Bbm7 Ab
Empty, the grave is emp - ty
Db Gb Ab4
No power of hell could hold Him down
Gb Db Bbm7 Ab
The grave is empty, my God is liv - ing
Db/F Gb Ab4
Death could not keep Him in the ground
Gb Db
The grave is empty
 
[Interlude]
Ebm7 Db/F Gb
 
[Bridge]
Db
He's alive, He's alive
Db
The Lamb of God, the King of kings
Db
He's alive, He's alive
Db
Oh, tell me, death, where is your sting?
Db
Oh, tell me, death, where is your sting?
 
[Outro]
Gb Db Bbm7 Ab4 Gb Db Bbm7 Ab4 Db
Empty, the grave is emp - ty

How to play Empty

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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.

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