We Long For That Day
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C F Am G Am F C G
[Verse 1]
C F
God will judge this world so full of evil
Am G
And bring each work of darkness into light
Am F C
On that day His enemies will tremble
Am G
When the King returns in glorious might
[Verse 2]
C F
Finally oppression will be over
Am G
Secret acts of cruelty made known
Am F C
Nowhere left to hide for the abuser
Am G
Every deed laid bare before the throne
[Chorus]
G F Am
We long for that day when Jesus comes again
F Am
When sorrow and pain will all come to an end
F G Am
When justice is done and evil cast away
F G C
Oh may we all be found in Christ that day
[Verse 3]
C F
On that day we’ll stand before our Maker
Am G
To face our debt of sin which must be paid
Am F C
There is no-one righteous, none can measure
Am G
the perfect standard Christ alone displayed
[Verse 4]
C Em F
But there is hope for all who trust in Jesus
Am G
For all who know forgiveness in His name
Am F C
He faced the wrath deserved by ruined sinners
Am G
To save us from our anger, fear and shame
[Interlude]
C F Am G Am F C G
[Verse 5]
C F
Then as the light descended into darkness
Am G
The Son of God forsaken on a tree
Am F C
In agony our Savior died abandoned
Am G
The innocent was crushed to set us free
[Verse 6]
C F
But on the third day Jesus rose in glory
Am G
And now He reigns in heaven from His throne
Am F C
Praise the King for such an act of mercy
Am G
One day He will come to take us home
[Chorus 2]
G F Am
We long for that day when Jesus comes again
F Am
When sorrow and pain will all come to an end
F G Am
When justice is done and evil cast away
F G C
Oh may we all be found in Christ that day
F G C
Oh may we all be found in Christ that day
[Outro]
C F Am G Am F C G C
How to play We Long For That Day
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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.