Jesus Is Lord
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C Am
Jesus is Lord! Behold the King of kings,
F G
exalted high, the Name above all names.
C Am
I sing His praise, the Lamb upon the throne,
F G
who reigns in glory, pow'r and majesty.
D Bm
This is my God. Behold His hands and side,
G A
the wounds of love that healed my brokenness.
D Bm
What God is this? What kind of sacrifice
G A
would give so much to gain a loveless soul?
E C#m
For me to live is Christ, to die is gain,
A B
for Christ has died that I might gain His life.
E C#m
He is my all, my joy, my righteousness,
A B
my hope of glory when He comes to reign.
F# Ebm
Yes, suddenly my God shall come again,
B C#
and every knee shall bow before His name.
F# Ebm
And He shall reign forever on the throne,
B C#
and in his glory there shall I proclaim:
Ebm C#
'Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Lord,
B F#
Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Lord!'
How to play Jesus Is Lord
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.