God gave me you
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capo 1
strum
G
For all the times
D Am
I felt cheated
G
I complained
D C G
You know how I love to complain
G
For all the wrongs
D Am
I repeated
D
Though I was to blame
Am
I still cursed that rain
C
I didn't have a prayer,
D
Didn't have a clue
C D
Then out of the blue
D G
Chorus: God gave me you
D
To show me what's real
C
When there's more to life
D
Than just how I feel
G
And all that I'm worth
D
Is right before my eyes
C
And all that I live for
D Dm
Though I didn't know why
G C D
Now I do
G
'Cause God gave me you
v2. (repeat pattern)
For all the times
I wore myself pity
Like a favorite shirt
All wrapped up in that hurt
For every glass I saw
I saw half empty
Now it overflows,
Like a river through my soul
For every doubt I had,
I'm finally free
And I truly believe
Chorus
bridge:
D Am
In your arms I'm someone new
D Am
With every tender kiss from you
G
I must confess
C D
I've been blessed
Chorus (raised)
D
God gave me you
A
To show me what's real
G
When there's more to life
A
Than just how I feel
D
And all that I'm worth
A
Is right before my eyes
G
And all that I live for
A
Thought I didn't know why
D A G
Now I do
D
'Cause God gave me you
strum in D.
How to play God gave me you
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.