If There Ever Was A Time
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D
If there ever was a time I needed You before,
A
Lord I need You now.
Em A
And if there ever was a trial I couldn't handle on my own,
D
That's how this feels somehow.
If there ever was a child that was crying out for help,
G
That's what this song's about (all about).
D A
Cause if there ever was a time I needed You before,
D
Lord I need You now.
D
If I've ever had a Friend Who's always kept His Word,
A
Lord I know it's You
Em A
Cause there's never been a time that You've left me all alone,
D
Or been untrue.
Cause if I know anything it's that You will meet my need
G
Just like You always do.
D A
Though I'm leaning on Your Love and counting on Your Grace
D
Just to see me through.
D/A G D
I need You to remind me how Faithful You have been.
G A
And when I'm at my weakest that's where Your Strength begins.
D
If there ever was a time I needed You before,
A
Lord I need You now.
Em A
And if there ever was a trial I couldn't handle on my own,
D
That's how this feels somehow.
If there ever was a child that was crying out for help,
G
That's what this song's about (all about).
D A
Cause if there ever was a time I needed You before,
D
Lord I need You now.
A
If I've ever had a Friend, Lord I know it's You
D
And I really need You now.
How to play If There Ever Was A Time
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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.