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verse 1
C G/B
I will kneel in the dust
Dm7 C/E
At the foot of the cross
Am Gsus4 G Csus4 C
where mercy paid for me
C G/B
Where the wrath I deserve
Dm7 C/E
It is gone, it has passed
Am Gsus4 G Csus4 C
Your blood has hidden me
 
[Refrão] Am F2
Mercy, mercy,
G C
As endless as the sea
Am F2
I'll sing Your hallelujah
G C
For all eternity
 
verse 2
C G/B
We will lift up the cup
Dm7 C/E
and the bread we will break
Am Gsus4 G Csus4 C
remembering Your love
C G/B
We were fallen from grace
Dm7 C/E
But You took on our shame
Am Gsus4 G Csus4 C
And nailed it to a cross.
 
Interlude is bridge chords
 
Bridge
C Am
May I never lose the wonder,
F G
Oh, the wonder of Your mercy.
Am F2
May I sing Your hallelujah.
Dm G C
Hallelujah, Amen.
 
verse 3
C G/B
I will kneel in the dust
Dm7 C/E
At the foot of the cross
Am Gsus4 G C
where mercy paid for me

How to play Mercy

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 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.

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