In Christ Alone
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Capo 3
Intro: Am G D G D
G D G A
In Christ alone my hope is found
D/F# G A D
He is my light my strength my song
G D G A
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground
D/F# G A D
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
D/F# G Bm A
What heights of love, what depths of peace
D/F# G Bm A
When fears are stilled when strivings cease!
G D G A
My Comforter my All in All
D/F# G A D
Here in the love of Christ I stand
G D G A
In Christ alone! - who took on flesh
D/F# G A D
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
G D G A
This Gift of love and righteousness
D/F# G A D
Scorned by the ones He came to save
D/F G Bm A
Till on that cross as Jesus died
D/F# G Bm A
The wrath of God was satisfied
G D G A
For every sin on Him was laid:
D/F# G A D
Here in the death of Christ I live
G D G A
There in the ground His body lay
D/F# G A D
Light of the world by darkness slain
G D G A
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
D/F# G A D
Up from the grave He rose again!
D/F# G Bm A
And as He stands in victory
D/F# G Bm A
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
G D G A
For I am His and He is mine -
D/F# G A D
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
G D G A
No guilt in life no fear in death
D/F# G A D
This is the power of Christ in me
G D G A
From life's first cry to final breath
D/F# G A D
Jesus commands my destiny
D/F# G Bm A
No power of hell no scheme of man
D/F# G Bm A
Can ever pluck me from His hand
G D G A
Till he returns or calls me home
D/F# G A D
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand!
How to play In Christ Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.