Son Was Lifted Up
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Intro: C Am7 F C
verse 1
C
In my sorrows the depths of my despair
Am7
Under burdens that only You could bear
F C
And when I had all but given up, I saw Love
verse 2
C
In the shadows blinded and afraid
Am7
With the debt that only You could pay
F
In the darkness broken and undone
C G
I saw Love
[Refrão]
C
When the Son was lifted up I felt new breath inside my lungs
Am7
When the Son was lifted up I saw my shame where He was hung
F Dm7
When the Son was lifted up I heard His voice crying “It is Done!”
C G
I saw Love
verse 2
C
Stripped and beaten, nailed upon a tree
Am7
In my place, He drank the cup for me
F
Flowing down, the water and the blood
C G
I saw Love
[Refrão]
C
When the Son was lifted up I felt new breath inside my lungs
Am7
When the Son was lifted up I saw my shame where He was hung
F Dm7
When the Son was lifted up I heard His voice crying “It is Done!”
C G
I saw Love
C
When the Son was lifted up I saw the stone was rolled away
Am7
And the chains that held my heart He left inside that empty grave
F Dm7
When the Son was lifted up I looked upon my Savior’s face
C G
I saw Love
To Bridge
C G C
I saw Love yeah
Bridge
Dm7 Gsus4 Am7 C
Oh King of Love, You have won my heart
Dm7 Gsus4 Am7 C
Oh King of Love, You have won my heart
Dm7 Gsus4 Am7 C
Oh King of Love, You have won my heart
Dm7 Gsus4 Am7 F2
Oh King of Love, You have won my heart
[Refrão]
C
When the Son was lifted up I felt new breath inside my lungs
Am7
When the Son was lifted up I saw my shame where He was hung
C/G F
When the Son was lifted up I heard His voice crying “It is Done!”
Dm7 G
I saw Love
C
When the Son was lifted up I saw the stone was rolled away
Am7
And the chains that held my heart He left inside that empty grave
F Dm7
When the Son was lifted up I looked upon my Savior’s face
C G
I saw Love
F G
I saw Love
Ending: C Am7 F C
How to play Son Was Lifted Up
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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.