Take Up Our Cross
View chords used in this chart
capo 3
C Em D
Behold the wood that bears our name;
C Em G
behold the nails that hold our sin.
C Em D
The tree from which salvation blooms;
C Em G
the death by which we're born again.
Refrain
C G
We take up our cross and follow him;
C Em G
we lay down our lives that we might live.
C Em G
We carry the hope of Christ within;
C Em G
we take up our cross and follow him.
C Em D
We embrace the sacrifice,
C Em G
and walk the path we cannot see.
C Em D
The burdens of this world made light;
C Em D
by blood and thorn we are redeemed. (to Refrain)
Bridge
Am Em
Lift him high, lift him high;
C G
let his name be glorified.
Am Em
Lift him high, lift him high;
C G
let his name be glorified.
How to play Take Up Our Cross
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.