You Are The Living Word
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(verse 1)
Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D
Bread of heaven, sent down from glory
Eb Eb/C Bb G7/B Cm
Many things you were on earth
F/A Bb Eb/G Ab
A holy King, a carpenter
Ab/Bb Eb
You are the living Word
(verse 2)
Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D
Awesome Ruler, gentle Redeemer
Eb Eb/C Bb G7/B Cm
God with us, the living Truth
F/A Bb Eb/G Ab
And what a friend we have in You
Ab/Bb Eb
You are the living Word
(verse 3)
Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D
Jesus, Jesus, that's what we call you
Eb Eb/C Bb G7/B Cm
Manger born, put on a tree
F/A Bb Eb/G Ab
You died to save humanity
Ab/Bb Eb
You are the living Word
Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D Eb Eb/C Bb Bb/D
Oh....... Oh...........
Eb Eb/C Bb G7/B Cm F/A Bb Eb/G Ab
Oh....... Oh................
Ab/Bb Eb
You are the living Word
How to play You Are The Living Word
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.