The Cross Stands
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Capo 3
C G
Beyond this lifetime,
C G D
Beyond this darkness there's light
C G
Your cross is shining,
C G D
So people, open your eyes.
C G
The cross stands above it all,
Em D
Burning bright in this life;
C G D
The cross towers over it all
C G
One hope, one Deliverer
Em D C
Saviour reigning high above it all,
D
Above it all
C G
These chains are breaking,
C G D
Your love is shaking us free
C G
A great awakening
C G D
This world will finally see
C G
The cross stands above it all,
Em D
Burning bright in this life;
C G D
The cross towers over it all
C G
One hope, one Deliverer
Em D C
Saviour reigning high above it all,
D
Above it all
Am C D
Christ has overcome,
Am C D
It is finished, He has won
Am C D
Christ has overcome,
Am Em D
We're standing strong.
Am C D
Christ has overcome,
Am C D
It is finished, He has won
Am C D
Christ has overcome,
Am Em D
We're standing strong.
C G D
The cross stands above it all,
C G D
The cross stands above it all,
C G D
The cross stands above it all,
C G D
The cross stands above it all,
C G
The cross stands above it all,
Em D
Burning bright in this life;
C G D
The cross towers over it all
C G
One hope, one Deliverer
Em D C
Saviour reigning high above it all,
D
Above it all
C G
The cross stands above it all,
Em D
Burning bright in this life;
C G D
The cross towers over it all
C G
One hope, one Deliverer
Em D C
Saviour reigning high above it all,
D
Above it all
How to play The Cross Stands
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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.