God Be Praised
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Intro: G Bm D A
Verse 1:
G D
You left Your throne for our salvation
G Bm - A
Jesus Christ, the hope of our nation
G D
Battered by the weight of our nature
G A
For our crimes You came to save
Verse 2:
God of the world, You walked among us
Covered in flesh, in all of our weakness
You were despised, embarrassed, and lonely
Through Your shame we came alive
[Refrão]
G - Bm
God be praised
D A G - Bm
Forever we will shout Your Name
D A
Lord over all
G Bm
You left heaven for earth
D A
Your glory for us
G A
Risen King be lifted high
Verse 3:
Out of the dark, and into Your likeness
Caught in hope, a love so relentless
Called by name, Your sons and Your daughters
Bought with a price, we are alive
Bridge:
Bm A D G
Because I'm alive, I'll give You my life
Bm A D G
Because I am free, I'll bow at Your feet
Bm A D G
Because I am loved, I'm able to love
Bm A D G
Because I am Yours, my worth is secure
How to play God Be Praised
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.