How Can It Be
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Capo 4
Intro: C Em D (x2)
verse 1:
C Em D
I am guilty
C Em D
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
[Refrão]G Am7
You plead my cause, You right my wrongs
G/B C
You break my chains, You overcome
G Am7
You gave Your life, to give me mine
G/B C
You say that I am free
D G Am7
How can it be, yeah
G/B C
How can it be (oh)
verse 2
C Em D
I've been hiding
C Em D
Afraid I've let You down
C Em D
Inside I doubt that You could love me
C Em D C Em D
But in Your eyes, there's only grace now
[Refrão]G Am7
You plead my cause, You right my wrongs
G/B C
You break my chains, You overcome
G Am7
You gave Your life, to give me mine
G/B C
You say that I am free
D G Am7
How can it be, yeah
G/B C
How can it be (oh)
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, yeah
G/B C D
How can it be
[Refrão]G Am7
You plead my cause, You right my wrongs
G/B C
You break my chains, You overcome
G Am7
You gave Your life, to give me mine
G/B C D
You say that I am free
G Am7
You plead my cause, You right my wrongs
G/B C
You break my chains, You overcome
G Am7
You gave Your life, to give me mine
G/B C
You say that I am free
D G Am7
How can it be, yeah
G/B C
How can it be, oh
G/D C/E G/B C
How can it be
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.