It Passeth Knowledge
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[Verso 1]
G D/G C/G G
It passeth knowledge that dear love of Thine
D G
My Saviour Jesus yet this soul of mine
C G
Would of Thy love in all its breadth and length
G D G D C
Its height and depth and everlasting strength
A7 G/D D7 G
Knows more and more
[Verso 2]
G D/G C/G G
It passeth tell-ing that dear love of Thine
D G
My Saviour Jesus yet these lips of mine
C G
Would fain proclaim to sinners far and near
G D G D C
A love which can remove all guilty fear
A7 G/D D7 G
And love be-get
[Verso 3]
G D/G C/G G
It passeth prais-es that dear love of Thine
D G
My Saviour Jesus yet this heart of mine
C G
Would sing that love so full so rich so free
G D G D C
Which brings a rebel sinner such as me
A7 G/D D7 G
Nigh un - to God
[Verso 4]
G D/G C/G G
O fill me Sav - iour Jesus with Thy love
D G
Lead lead me to the living fount above
C G
Thither may I in simple faith draw nigh
G D G D C
And never to another fountain fly
A7 G/D D7 G
But un - to Thee
[Verso 5]
G D/G C/G G
And then when Je - sus face to face I see
D G
When at His lofty throne I bow the knee
C G
Then of His love in all its breadth and length
G D G D C
Its height and depth its everlasting strength
A7 G/D D7 G
My soul shall sing
How to play It Passeth Knowledge
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.