King Of Love
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capo 3
verse 1
G
The King of love my Shepherd is,
D
Whose goodness faileth never;
G
I nothing lack if I am His
D-G
And He is mine forever.
D-G
And He is mine forever.
V2
G
Where streams of living water flow,
D
My ransomed soul He leadeth
G
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
D-G
With food celestial feedeth.
Chorus
C G Em D
Never failing, Ruler of my heart
C G Em D
Everlasting, Lover of my soul
C G Em D
On the mountain high or in the valley low
C D Em
The King of Love my Shepherd is
C D G
The King of Love my Shepherd is
V3
G
Lost and foolish oft I strayed,
D
But yet in love He sought me
G
And on His shoulder gently laid
D - G
And home rejoicing brought me.
V4
G
In death's dark vale I fear no ill
D
With thee, dear Lord, beside me,
G
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
D - G
Thy cross before to guide me.
C G Em D
Never failing, Ruler of my heart
C G Em D
Everlasting, Lover of my soul
C G Em D
On the mountain high or in the valley low
C D Em
The King of Love my Shepherd is
C D G
The King of Love my Shepherd is
BRIDGE
C Em G D
Ooooooh, Hallelujah, Hallelujah (2x)
C G Em D
Never failing, Ruler of my heart
C G Em D
Everlasting, Lover of my soul
C G Em D
On the mountain high or in the valley low
C D Em
The King of Love my Shepherd is
C D G
The King of Love my Shepherd is
V5
G
So through all the length of days,
D
Thy goodness faileth never.
G
Good Shepherd may I sing Your praise,
D - G
Within Your house forever;
D - G
Within Your house forever.
How to play King Of Love
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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.