One Thing Is Needed
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E A E A
[Verse 1]
E A B C#m E
In the midst of my toil and service
A F#m7 B C#m
When my spirit is carried away
B A E A
Keep me, Lord, from the work of the loveless
E B E
Call my name when my heart goes astray
[Chorus]
F#m F#m7 E
A C#m B F#m E
Only to sit at His feet Only to see Him
A C#m B E
Jesus is all that I need
[Verse 2]
E A B C#m E
There's no payment or off'ring required
A F#m7 B C#m
No provision my hand must supply
B A E A
Jesus, only myself You desire
E B E
Empty-handed I come to abide
[Chorus]
F#m F#m7 E
One thing is needed
A C#m B F#m E
Only to sit at His feet Only to see Him
A C#m B E
Jesus is all that I need
[Verse 3]
E A B C#m E
When my efforts are lost to the ages
A F#m7 B C#m
And all mem'ry of me is erased
B A E A
I will sing of my portion in Jesus
E B E
Never-fading throughout endless days
[Chorus]
F#m F#m7 E
One thing is needed
A C#m B F#m E
Only to sit at His feet Only to see Him
A C#m B E
Jesus is all that I need
[Bridge]
A E B E
One thing I ask of You, Lord
A C#m B
To dwell in Your presence forever
A E B E
One thing I ask of You, Lord
A E
To gaze on Your beauty forever
A E B E
One thing I ask of You, Lord
A C#m B
To dwell in Your presence forever
A E B E
One thing I ask of You, Lord
A E
To gaze on Your beauty forever
[Chorus]
F#m F#m7 E
One thing is needed
A C#m B
Only to sit at His feet
F#m F#m7 E
One thing is needed
A C#m B F#m E
Only to sit at His feet Only to see Him
A C#m B C#m
Jesus is all that I need
A C#m B C#m
Jesus is all that I need
A C#m B E
Jesus is all that I need
A E A E
How to play One Thing Is Needed
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 E. 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.