The Wondrous Cross
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verse 1
C G D
There is a love so sure
C Em7 D
nothing it can't endure
C G D
There is a Life it brings
C G D
I once was dead within
C Em7 D
hollowed by all my sin
C G D
lost and so led astray
C D G
but Your love reached all the way
C D G
Your love reached all the way
[Refrão] C G/B
Oh the wondrous Cross
D Em7
where the Prince of Glory died
C G
Oh the glorious Cross
D Em7
where Your mercy bled for us
C G D
You overcame the grave, waking to
Em7
a world You saved
C D C
Oh, the wondrous Cross
verse 2
C G D
Now You're my resting place
C Em7 D
when trouble i must face
C G D C
I won't be overwhelmed cause
D G
Jesus, Your love has won
Am7 G/B
And my faith looks up to Thee
C2 Em7
sweet Lamb of Calvary
Am7 G/B C2
My song will ever rise to
D G
You alone.
Chorus
Bridge
Em7 D Am/G G
Hal le lu jah
Em7 D Am/G G
Hal le lu jah, Oh
Em7 D Am/G Em7
Hal le lu jah,
C D Gsus G
worthy is the Lamb | 3x |
Em7 Am/C G/B
Oh forever we sing hallelujah to Your name
C2 G/B D Em7
You overcame the grave, waking to a world You Saved
C D G
Oh the wondrous Cross!
How to play The Wondrous Cross
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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.