How Can It Be
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[Intro: ]C Em D
Verse 1
C Em D
I am guilty
C Em D C
Ashamed of what I've done, what I've become
C Em D
These hands are dirty
C Em D C Em D
I dare not lift them up to the Holy one
Chorus
G
You plead my cause
Am7
You right my wrongs
Em
You break my chains
C D
You overcome
G
You gave Your life
Am7
To give me mine
Em C
You say that I am free
D G Am7
How can it be
G/B C
How can it be
Verse 2
C Em D
I've been hiding
C Em D G C
Afraid I've let you down, inside I doubt
C Em D
That You could love me
C Em D G A7 Cmaj7
But in Your eyes there's only grace now
Chorus
Bridge
G/B C D
Though I fall, You can make me new
G/B C D
From this death I will rise with You
G/B C D
Oh the grace reaching out for me
G/B C D
How can it be
G/B C D
How can it be
Chorus
How to play How Can It Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.