The Gospel Was Promised
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
A
The gospel was promised by sages and prophets
D/A A Asus2
The Scriptures spoke of a Son
A
Descendant of David, and yet uncreated
D/A A
Clothed in our flesh He would come
F#m E
Predestined to seek us
A
He took on our weakness
Bm F#m D
And died our death on the cross
F#m E
But just as was spoken,
A
The grave could not hold Him
Bm F#m D
The glorious Son of God
[Chorus]
A
His name is Jesus
E
His name is Jesus
F#m7 Dsus2 A
His name is Jesus Christ, our Lord
[Verse 2]
A
We’re loved and forgiven, compelled by a vision
D/A A Asus2
To see His mercy proclaimed
A
Announcing salvation to every nation
D/A A Asus2
All for the sake of His name
F#m E
We’re no longer strangers
A
For Jesus, our Savior
Bm F#m D
Has come to make us His own
F#m E
We’re called to be holy
A
And now we live only
Bm F#m D
To make His glory known
[Chorus]
A
His name is Jesus
E
His name is Jesus
F#m7 Dsus2 A
His name is Jesus Christ, our Lord
[Instrumental]
Em Bm G D A
Em Bm G D A
[Chorus]
A
His name is Jesus
E
His name is Jesus
F#m7 Dsus2 A
His name is Jesus Christ, our Lord
How to play The Gospel Was Promised
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.