It Was Love
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verse 1:
F
The angels stood in awe
C
At the sight they saw
Am G/B
The night you were betrayed
F
You could have saved Yourself
C
But you held back the heavens
Am G/B
And let them carry You away
F
You laid Your kingdom down
C Am
They handed You a crown of thorns
G/B
You were torn
Am G/B
God let Your will be done
[Refrão]
C F
It wasn't nails that held You to the cross
Am
It was love
G/B
It was love
Am
It was Your love
C F
You took our place carried out guilt and shame
Am
All for us
G/B
All for us
Am
All for us
F
It wasn't nails that held You
C
It was love
C
It was Your love
C
It was Your love
verse 2:
C
To think You chose this cup
F
Knowing all that was to come
Am G/B
Oh the grace, that poured from You
C
Before Your final breath
F
Through Your tears you said
Am G/B
Forgive them, for they know not what they do
C
You looked up to the sky
F
Let out a final cry
Am
It is done
G/B
hope has won
Am G/B
Lord let Your kingdom come
[Refrão]
C F
It wasn't nails that held You to the cross
Am
It was love
G/B
It was love
Am
It was Your love
C F
You took our place carried out guilt and shame
Am
All for us
G/B
All for us
Am
All for us
F
It wasn't nails that held You
C
It was love
C
It was Your love
C
It was Your love
Tag:
C
It was Your love
C
It was Your love
Am
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh
F
It was Your love
F
It was Your love
Am
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh
Am
It was Your love
Am
It was Your love
Final Chorus:
C F
It wasn't nails that held You to the cross
Am
It was love
G/B
It was love
Am
It was Your love
C F
You took our place carried out guilt and shame
Am
All for us
G/B
All for us
Am
All for us
F
It wasn't nails that held You
C
It was love
C
It was Your love
F
It was Your love
C
It was Your love
F
It was Your love
C
It was love
How to play It Was Love
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 F. 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.