Who Would Have Thought
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[Verso 1]
C G/C F/C C
Who would have thought the schemes of man
C G F C
Could bring about our father’s plans?
Am G/B F C G
Who would have thought that rage and spite
Am7 Gsus G C
Would work for good and bring us life?
[Verso 2]
C G/C F/C C
Who would have thought the cursed cross
C G F C
Sin’s bitter wage, the hangman’s tree
Am G/B F C G
Would be our joy and our delight
Am7 Gsus G C
The flag, the glory of the free?
C Gsus/B
Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus’ name
C/E F
Lift it up, sing it out, its God’s power to save
C Gsus/B
Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus’ name
C/E Fadd9
Lift it up, sing it out, praise his glorious name!
[Verso 3]
C G/C F/C C
Who would have thought the Lord of life
C G F C
Could lie so helpless in the grave?
Am G/B F C G
Who would have thought that out of death
Am7 Gsus G C
Would come God’s mighty power to save?
C Gsus/B
Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus’ name
C/E F
Lift it up, sing it out, its God’s power to save
C Gsus/B
Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus’ name
C/E Fadd9
Lift it up, sing it out, praise his glorious name!
[Verso 4]
C G/C F/C C
Who would have thought this broken heart
C G F C
Could be renewed and purified?
Am G/B F C G
Praise be to Christ, this dying frame
Am7 Gsus G C
Will rise and gain eter - nal life!
C Gsus/B
Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus’ name
C/E F
Lift it up, sing it out, its God’s power to save
C Gsus/B
Lift high the cross, sing out Jesus’ name
C/E Fadd9
Lift it up, sing it out, praise his glorious name!
How to play Who Would Have Thought
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.