For The Cause
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Verse: 1
A D G D
For the cause of Christ the King
G A Bm
We give our lives, an offering
D A D
'Til all the earth resounds with
G D G D
ceaseless praise To the Son.
Verse: 2
A D G D
For the cause of Christ we go
D G A Bm
With joy to reap, with faith to sow
D A D
As many see and many
G D G D
put their trust In the Son.
[Refrão]
G D G D
Christ we proclaim,
G D G A
The Name above every name;
D G A Bm
For all creation, Every nation,
D G D D C D
God's salvation Through the Son!
Verse: 3
A D G D
For the King once lifted high
G A Bm
To cries of rage, of 'Crucify!'
D A D
Endured the cross as every
G D G D
sin was laid, On the Son.
Verse: 4
A D G D
To the King who conquered death,
G A Bm
To free the poor and the oppressed,
D A D
For lasting peace, for life and
G D G D
liberty In the Son.
[Refrão]
G D G D
Christ we proclaim,
G D G A
The Name above every name;
D G A Bm
For all creation, Every nation,
D G D D C D
God's salvation Through the Son!
Verse: 5
A D G D
Let it be my life's refrain,
G A Bm
To live is Christ, to die is gain;
D A D
Deny myself, Take up my
G D G D
cross and follow the Son.
[Refrão]
G D G D
Christ we proclaim,
G D G A
The Name above every name;
D G A Bm
For all creation, Every nation,
D G D D C D
God's salvation Through the Son!
How to play For The Cause
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.