He Came He Saw He Conquered
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Intro: Gsus G
Gsus G Gsus G Gsus G Gsus D
He came alone into the battle; He knew nobody else could face His foe
Gsus G Gsus G Em D/E Em G D
He left His throne, He left His glory; He knew nobody else could ever go
Gsus G Gsus G Gsus G Gsus D
He called the bluff, He took the challenge; He came into this world to seek and save
Gsus G Gsus D (no 3rd)/F Em D/E Em G D
No one could know, no one could fathom: The way to win was only thro'the grave
Em D E G Em D Em D
They laid Him in His tomb; They thought they'd sealed His doom
G/B C D/F# G G D A B A B
But He rose He rose!
Em C D Em
He came, He saw, He conquered death and hell
G/B C D G
He came, He saw, He is alive and well
Em C D Em
He was, He is, and only He forgives
C D C D/C C
He died, He rose, He lives
D/C C D Em
He came, He saw, He conquered
Gsus D/G Gsus G Gsus D
Gsus G Gsus G Gsus G Gsus D
The doors were locked, they heard Him knocking; They were afraid they would be taken, too
Gsus G Gsus G Em D/E Em G D
Familiar voice said, "Come and follow" Come and see the things the Lord can do
Em D Em G
They went to where He lay
Em D Em D
The stone was rolled away
G/B C D D/F# G
He rose
D A B A B A B
He rose!
A C
He came into this world
Em
He saw humanity
C D/C
He heard the SOS
C D/C
He met the enemy
G A G D
The enemy was conquered
G A E D G
The enemy was conquered!
D G Em G D Em D Em G Em D Em Dsus D G
G/B C D D/F# G
He rose
D A B A B
He rose
How to play He Came He Saw He Conquered
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gsus. 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.