Take Up Your Cross The Savior Said
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[Verso 1]
Em G C Am Em
Take up your cross the Saviour said
D A D
If you would my disciples be
G D G C G D
Deny yourself, the world forsake
G C Am D G
And humbly follow af-ter me.
[Verso 2]
Em G C Am Em
Take up your cross let not its weight
D A D
Fill your weak soul with vain a-larm
G D G C G D
His strength shall bear your spirit up
G C Am D G
And brace your heart and nerve your arm
[Verso 3]
Em G C Am Em
Take up your cross nor heed the shame
D A D
And let your foolish pride be still
G D G C G D
Your Lord for you endured to die
G C Am D G
Upon a cross on Calvarys hill
[Verso 4]
Em G C Am Em
Take up your cross then in his strength
D A D
And calmly every danger brave
G D G C G D
Twill guide you to a better home
G C Am D G
And lead to victory oer the grave
[Verso 5]
Em G C Am Em
Take up your cross and follow Christ
D A D
Nor think till death to lay it down
G D G C G D
For only those who bear the cross
G C Am D G
May hope to wear the glorious crown
How to play Take Up Your Cross The Savior Said
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.