Glory Be
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Capo 5
Intro: G C G C
verse 1:
G
God saw me found, while sinner still
Bm
He wore my wrath my on Calvary's hill
D C
The cost is life for all my debt
G D
I was bought the day God bled
verse 2:
G
Once enemies, now heir of Christ
Bm7
When mercy turned so jealous wild
D C
And drowned my shame in forgetful seas
G D
The wrath of God brought life to me
[Refrão]
G Em
Glory be, glory be
C D
To the one who freed me from me
verse 3:
G
Then Jacob's God ran to my cry
Bm7
And wrestled down all of my fight
D C
And humbled all of my willful pride
G D
This prodigal, now a grateful child
Bridge:
Em
Oh praise the conqueror of my soul
C
The one who never let me go
G
My heart has found true love and home
D
in the arms of God
Chorus (x2)
Outro:
G C G C
Hallelujah, hallelujah
How to play Glory Be
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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.