It Is Finished
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[Verso 1]
E
"It is finished!" Sinners hear it;
E
Tis the dying Victor's cry;
C#m
"It is finished!" Angels bear it,
A
Bear the joyful truth on high:
F# G# A B
"It is finished!" Tell it through the earth and sky!
F# G# A B
"It is finished!" Tell it through the earth and sky!
[Verso 2]
E
Justice, from her awful station,
E
Bars the sinner's peace no more;
C#m
Justice views with approbation
A
What the Savior did and bore;
F# G# A B
Grace and mercy now display their boundless store.
F# G# A B
Grace and mercy now display their boundless store.
[Verso 3]
E
"It is finished!" All is over;
E
Yes, the cup of wrath is drained;
C#m
Such the truth these words discover;
A
Thus the victory was obtained;
F# G# A B
'Tis a victory none but Jesus could have gained.
F# G# A B
'Tis a victory none but Jesus could have gained.
[Verso 4]
E
Crown the mighty Conqueror, crown him,
E
Who his people's foes o'ercame!
C#m
In the highest heaven enthrone him!
A
Men and angels sound his fame!
F# G# A B
Great his glory! Jesus bears a matchless name.
F# G# A B
'Tis a victory none but Jesus could have gained.
F# G# A B
'Tis a victory none but Jesus could have gained.
How to play It Is Finished
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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.