Via Dolorosa
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[(intro) ]A
A E A
He traded his crown for a crown of thorns
E D A
He picked up His cross and laid down His sword
D
He stumbled down the road bruised and beaten for me
Bm
Jesus walked the way of grief
E7
Hallelujah!
[Refrão] A G D A
On the via dolorosa!
A G D
All my sin was carried away!
A G D A
And the power of Him was broken
D Bm A
As He gave His life away
A E A
He knew it was to come from the very start
E D A
But his love for the world beat inside His heart
D
He climbed the road of suffering to the hill of calvary
Bm
Where the saints would be redeemed.
E7
Hallelujah!
(Refrão)
A E A
Jesus fixed His eyes upon the new horizon
A E A
Soon he would arise and the world would be forgiven!
A E A
Jesus fixed His eyes upon the new horizon
A E A E
Soon he would arise and the world would be forgiven!
E A D
Hallelujah, Jesus rose again!
E A D
On the cross He shed His blood on Calvary
E A D A
I'm thankful for the journey of my King!
(Refrão)
A G D A
On the via dolorosa!
A G D
All my sin was carried away!
A G D A
And the power of Him was broken
D Bm A
As He gave His life away
D Bm A
As He gave His life away
How to play Via Dolorosa
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.