When He Reached Down
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[(intro) ]D
D A D
Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way,
A D
I was wretched and as vile as could be,
D7 G D
but my Savior in love gave me peace from above,
A7 D
when he reached down his hand for me.
D G D
When my Savior reached down for me,
E A A7
when he reached down his hand for me,
D D7 G D
I was lost and undone without God or his Son,
A D
when he reached down his hand for me.
D A D
2. How my heart does rejoice when I hear his sweet voice
A D
in the tempest to him I do flee,
D7 G D
there to lean on his arm, safe, secure from all harm,
A D
when he reached down his hand for me.
D G D
When my Savior reached down for me,
E A A7
when he reached down his hand for me,
D D7 G D
I was lost and undone without my God or his Son,
A D G D
when he reached down his hand for me.
How to play When He Reached Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.