Though You Were Rich
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verse 1:
G D/F# Em
Born a babe a virgin birth
G/B Am G/B D
My God the high and lofty One You came to earth
Em D C
To be a slave servant of all
G/B Am G/B D
You washed my feet You took my fall
[Refrão]
G D/F#
Though You were rich, You became poor
Em C
That You would die, that I might live
G D/F#
You poured out Your soul even to death
Em C
Taking my sin just to forgive
verse 2:
G D/F# Em
Then they led You down the road
G/B Am G/B
To a hill called Calvary
D Em D
You took the nails in Your hands and feet
C G/B Am G/B
You drank the cup of wrath that was reserved for me
(Chorus)
verse 3:
G D/F# Em
Laid in the ground a stone cold tomb
G/B Am G/B
The wrath of God resting on You
D Em
You knew no sin yet sin became
D C G/B Am G/B D
From the foundation You were the Lamb who was slain
verse 4:
G D/F# Em
Up from the grave You rose again
G/B Am G/B D
You hold the keys of death and hell You conquered sin
Em D C
You paid my debt a costly price
G/B Am G/B D
I know that I will be with You in paradise
(Chorus x2)
How to play Though You Were Rich
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 G. 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.