The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C
There was a time on earth,
C
When in the book of heaven,
F C
An old account was standing
G
For sins yet unforgiven;
C
My name was at the top
C
And many things below,
F C
But I went unto the Keeper,
G C
And I settled it long ago.
[Verse 2]
C
The old account was large,
C
And growing every day,
F C
For I was always sinning,
G
And never tried to pay;
C
But when I looked ahead
C
And saw such pain and woe,
F C
Then I said that I would settle,
G C
And I settled it long ago.
[Chorus]
G C
Long ago (on my knees), long ago, (I settled it all)
C G
Yes, the old account was settled long ago;
C
And the record’s clear today,
F C
For He washed my sins away,
C G C
When the old account was settled long ago.
[Verse 3]
C
At the judgment bar
C
I stand before my King,
F C
And He the book will open,
G
He cannot find a thing;
C
Then will my heart be glad,
C
While tears of joy will flow,
F C
Because I had it settled,
G C
And I settled it long ago.
[Verse 4]
C
When in that happy home,
C
My Savior’s home above,
F C
I’ll sing redemption’s story,
G
And praise Him for His love;
C
I’ll not forget that book,
C
With pages white as snow,
F C
Because I came and settled,
G C
And I settled long ago.
[Chorus]
G C
Long ago (on my knees), long ago, (I settled it all)
C G
Yes, the old account was settled long ago;
C
And the record’s clear today,
F C
For He washed my sins away,
C G C
When the old account was settled long ago.
[Verse 5]
C
O sinner, seek the Lord,
C
Repent of all your sin;
F C
For thus He had commanded,
G
If you would enter in;
C
And then if you should live
C
A hundred years below,
F C
Up there you’ll not regret it,
G C
Cause You settled it long ago
[Chorus]
G C
Long ago (on my knees), long ago, (I settled it all)
C G
Yes, the old account was settled long ago;
C
And the record’s clear today,
F C
For He washed my sins away,
C G C
When the old account was settled long ago.
C
Let the Lord come in today,
F C
He will wash your sins away,
C G C
Let your old account be settled 'fore you go!
How to play The Old Account Was Settled Long Ago
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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.