Thy Works Not Mine O Christ
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E
[Verse 1]
E B E
Thy works, not mine, O Christ,
A B E
speak gladness to this heart;
B E
they tell me all is done;
A B E
they bid my fears depart.
[Verse 2]
E B E
Thy pains, not mine, O Christ,
A B E
upon the shameful tree,
B E
have paid the Law's full price
A B E
and purchased peace for me.
[Chorus]
E A
E B
Who can alone
E A
for sin atone,
B E
Lord, shall I flee?
[Refrain]
E
[Verse 3]
B
Thy cross, not mine, O Christ,
E A B E
has borne the awful load
B
of sins that none in heav'n
A B E
or earth could bear but God.
[Chorus]
G#m E A
To Whom, save Thee,
E B
Who can alone
E A
for sin atone,
B C#m
Lord, shall I flee?
[Bridge]
|C#m |D |
|F#m7 |E |
|C#m |D |
|F#m |
E
[Verse 4]
E B
Thy righteousness, O Christ,
A B C#m
alone can cover me:
A E B
No righteousness avails
A B E
save that which is of Thee.
[Chorus]
E A
To Whom, save Thee,
E B
Who can alone
C#m A
for sin atone,
B C#m
Lord, shall I flee,
A B E
Lord, shall I... flee?
[Outro]
|E |E |
|E |E |
|E Esus4|E |
|E |B E |
How to play Thy Works Not Mine O Christ
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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.