Outnumbered
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Intro
G C G D G
[Verso 1]
G
When you pick up the paper and
C G
read the daily news
G
Of how the world is sinking
G A7 D7
The domward way they choose
[Verso 2]
G
The ballparks and theaters
G C G
Have took the silent stage
G C G
They’ve got the church outnumbered
G D7 G
It makes you want to pray
[Verso 3]
G
They've got the church outnumbered
G C G
Inside this troubled land
G
They seek not for the Savior
G A7 D7
His word to understand
[Verso 4]
G
Their pleasure in being carefree
G C G
And resting not in pain
G C G
They've got the Church outnumbered
G D G
When Jesus comes again
Instrumental
G G C G
G G A7 D7
G G C G
C G D7 G
[Verso 5]
G
We read about the big shows
G C G
With tickets in advance
G
We see millions together
G A7 A7
They wouldn’t miss the chance
[Verso 6]
G
The faithful few are ready
G C G
His mansion God can share
G
But when they get to heaven
G D G
They won’t be outnumbered there
[Verso 7]
G
They've got the church outnumbered
G C G
Inside this troubled land
G
They seek not for the Savior
G A7 D7
His word to understand
[Verso 8]
G
Their pleasure in being carefree
G C G
And resting not in pain
G
They won't have the Church outnumbered
G D G
When Jesus comes again
How to play Outnumbered
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 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.