I Will Run The Race
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[Verso 1]
D D G D Bm G A
I will run the race, I will stay the course, so to win the prize in Christ our Lord;
D G D G {D}|{G} A |{D}
That I may know of his love for me, who died that I might live in Him.
[Verso 2]
D D G D Bm G A
Where once I lived for this world alone, now I mould my life in the Risen Lord.
D G D G D |{G} A |{D}
Not to gain by law, but to die with Christ, this is my goal, to live in Him.
[Verso 3]
D D G D Bm G A
I forsake all else, all that lies behind, to attain this goal: Christ's love in me!
D G D G D |{G} A |{D}
Fashioned by the cross, made strong by faith, in time my soul, will live in Him.
[Verso 4]
D D G D Bm G A
Give me the hope to reach my goal: to strive for Christ forever more.
D G D G D |{G} A |{D}
To keep my eyes on what lies ahead, the prize I win: Christ's love for me.
[Verso 5]
D D G D Bm G A
I will run the race, I will stay the course, so to win the prize in Christ our Lord;
D G D G {D}|{G} A |{D}
That I may know of his love for me, who died that I might live in Him.
How to play I Will Run The Race
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.