The Great Exchange
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He was perfect but became our sin
D
So we might become His righteousness
[Chorus]
D A
Hallelujah what a Saviour
E A
Love came down and took my place
D A
On the cross He bought my freedom
E A
Hallelujah for the great exchange
[Verse 2]
A
What a price
F#m
Son of heaven now a sacrifice
D
Left His throne to trade His life for mine
A
What a day
F#m
The day my Jesus took my sin away
D
The work is finished every debt is paid
[Chorus]
D A
Hallelujah what a Saviour
E A
Love came down and took my place
D A
On the cross He bought my freedom
E A
Hallelujah for the great exchange
E A
Hallelujah for the great exchange
[Bridge]
F#m
The King for the traitor
E
The Lord for the lost
A D
Becoming my sin He was nailed to a cross
F#m
My guilt for the Savior
E
My shame for the Son
A D
The wretched made righteous By the power of His blood
F#m
Now Jesus is risen
E
Salvation’s secure
A D
The proof of His purchase forever is sure
F#m
We’re sealed with His Spirit
E
He’s burning inside
A D
His kingdom is coming His church is alive
[Chorus]
D A
Hallelujah what a Saviour
E A
Love came down and took my place
D A
On the cross He bought my freedom
E A
Hallelujah for the great exchange
[Chorus]
D A
Hallelujah what a Savior
E A
Love came down and took my place
D A
On the cross He bought my freedom
E A
Hallelujah for the great exchange
E A
Hallelujah for the great exchange
[Outro]
A
How to play The Great Exchange
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 D. 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.