I Will Sing The Wondrous Story
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
(cover by Colin Buchanan)
Tuning: EADGBE
Capo 6 (or lower, what ever you prefer)
[Intro]
G C D
G Am D G
[Verse 1]
G C D
G Am D G
Of the Christ Who died for me
G C D
How He left His realm in glory
G Am D G
For the cross of Cal-vary
[Chorus]
Bm Em Am
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
G Am D
Of the Christ Who died for me
G D G
Sing it with the saints in glory
G C D G
Gathered by the crystal sea
[Verse 2]
G Am D
I was lost, but Jesus found me
G Am D G
Found the sheep that went astray
G Am D
Raised me up and gently led me
G Am D G
Back into the narrow way
[Chorus]
Bm Em Am
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
G Am D
Of the Christ Who died for me
G D G
Sing it with the saints in glory
G C D G
Gathered by the crystal sea
[Verse 3]
G Am D
Faint was I and fears possessed me
G Am D G
Bruised was I from many a fall
G Am D
Hope was gone and shame distressed me
G Am D G
But his love has pardoned all
[Chorus]
Bm Em Am
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
G Am D
Of the Christ Who died for me
G D G
Sing it with the saints in glory
G C D G
Gathered by the crystal sea
[Verse 4]
G Am D
Days of darkness still may meet me
G Am D G
Sorrow's paths I oft' may tread
G Am D
But his presence still is with me
G Am D G
By His guiding hand I'm led
[Chorus]
Bm Em Am
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
G Am D
Of the Christ Who died for me
G D G
Sing it with the saints in glory
G C D G
Gathered by the crystal sea
[Verse 5]
G Am D
He will keep me till the river
G Am D G
Rolls its waters at my feet
G Am D
Then He'll bear me safely over
G Am D G
Where the loved ones I shall meet
[Chorus]
Bm Em Am
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
G Am D
Of the Christ Who died for me
G D G
Sing it with the saints in glory
G C D G
Gathered by the crystal sea
How to play I Will Sing The Wondrous Story
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 E. 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.