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verse 1
D G C G Em C D
Who can I go to for my help to bear my heavy cross?
G C G C G/B Am G/D D7 G
Has not the Lord been helping me before I e-ver knew?
D G D G D G
Because I had no strength to bear the load He gave to me,
C G C G C G/D G
Six thousand yeas of blood was shed, the thorny path prolonged.
[Refrão]
C G Em G C Am D
I will shoulder now the cross, and pledge I will endure;
G C G D G
Far beyond Golgotha's pain, now hear the victory.
verse 2
D G C G Em C D
The Lord would never give to me a cross I could not bear.
G C G C G/B Am G/D D7 G
If I give all the strength I have I shall a-chieve the goal.
D G D G D G
I sacrifice to do His will, no trial I cannot bear.
C G C G C G/D G
I give my life to go this way, no one can turn me back.
[Refrão]
C G Em G C Am D
I will shoulder now the cross, and pledge I will endure;
G C G D G
Far beyond Golgotha's pain, now hear the victory.
verse 3
D G C G Em C D
Our Father always persevered to see His Will be done,
G C G C G/B Am G/D D7 G
If all His children join the task it soon will be a-chieved.
D G D G D G
If not, the lonely years of strife will all have been in vain.
C G C G C G/D G
No matter what, in fighting on, we'll win eternal joy.
[Refrão]
C G Em G C Am D
I will shoulder now the cross, and pledge I will endure;
G C G D G
Far beyond Golgotha's pain, now hear the victory.
How to play Hsa
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 D. 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.