Learn Jesus Loves Me: Chris Tomlin

I absolutely love this song! It's amazing that a song can be so simple in melody and words... and yet so powerful to the listener's heart, mind, and soul. Now, I'm not talking about the hymn that so many of us sang as a child (that's a beautiful one, too) but the song that was written around 2014. It's another popular tune so easy to play. I hope you enjoy!

Jesus Loves Me

Words and Music by Reuben Morgan, Chris Tomlin, and Ben Glover

Key: C
Time: 4/4 Moderately

Chords and Lyrics: Jesus Loves Me

Intro

C  Am7  Fsus2  C/G  G5

C        Am7

I was lost

               Fsus2

I was in chains

                         Gsus    G

The world had a hold of me

C

My heart was a stone

Am7                    Fsus2

I was covered in shame

              Gsus        G

When He came for me

(building)

C                                     Am7

I couldn't run, couldn't run from His presence

Fsus2                         Gsus         G

I couldn't run, couldn't run from His arms

C                        Am7               Fsus2         C/G  G

Jesus, He loves me, He loves me, He is for me

C                       Am7      Fsus2             C/G  G

Jesus, how can it be, He loves me, He is for me

C           Am7

It was a fire

                  Fsus2

Deep in my soul

                   Gsus  G

I'll never be the same

C                            Am7

I stepped out of the dark

                    Fsus2

And into the light

               C/G          G

When He called my name

C                                     Am7

I couldn't run, couldn't run from His presence

Fsus2                         Gsus            G

I couldn't run, couldn't run from His arms

C                Am7                      Fsus2         C/G  G

Jesus, He loves me, He loves me, He is for me

C              Am7                Fsus2            C/G G

Jesus, how can it be, He loves me, He is for me

Am7                                 Fsus2

He holds the stars and He holds my heart

C                                 G/B

With healing hands that bear the scars

Am7                                  Fsus2

The rugged cross where He died for me

     C                    G

My only hope, my everything

C                 Am7      Fsus2  C/G  G

Jesus, He loves me, He loves me

C               Am7             Fsus2              C/G  G C

Jesus, how can it be, He loves me, He is for me

Am7        Fsus2                        C/G  G  C

He loves me,  He loves me, He is for me

      Am7                     Fsus2

My God, it's amazing, Lord

 C/G    G     C

Jesus loves me

Love Ran Red

Chord Breakdown

Intro

C = C/ GC
Am7 = AEG/GE
Fsus2 = FCF/ACE
C/G = G/GE
G5 = G/GD

Verse

C = C/GCE
Am7 = A/CEA
Fsus2 = F/GC
Gsus = G/GCD
G = G/GBD
C = C/GCE
Am7 = A/CEA
Fsus2 = F/GCF
Gsus = G/CDG
G = G/BDG
C = C/GCE, C/EGC
Am7 = A/EGC, A/EGD
Fsus2 = F/FGC
Gsus = G/DGC
G = G/GBD

Chorus

C = C/CEG
Am7 = A/GCE, A/GCD
Fsus2 = F/GCE, F/CGA
C/G = G/GCE
G = G/GBD
C = C/EGC, C/EGD
Am7 = A/GCD
Fsus2 = F/CGA
C/G = G/GCE
G = GG/GBD
C = CC/EGC

Chords 101 & 102 is a great training resource for learning to expand your chord vocabulary!

All the best,

-- LadyD

 "The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

How To Play Forever: Chris Tomlin

From the songbook, Chris Tomlin Collection you'll find some amazing songs to perform with your worship team or just for your own enjoyment. Most of the songs are written for a tenor voice. You'll be playing some songs in the Key of C, D, G, A and Eb. Here's one to start with.

Forever

Key: A Major
Time: 4/4 Asus2 (Steady Rock beat)

© 2001WorshipTogether.com

Forever Chords And Lyrics

Intro

Asus2  F#m7  Esus Dsus2

        A

Give thanks to the Lord our God and King

             

His love endures forever 

D

For He is good, He is above all things

                           

                          A

His love endures forever.

E                  Dsus2/F#

Sing praise, sing praise

A                        

With a mighty hand and outstretched arm

His love endures forever

D

For the life that's been reborn

                          A

His love endures forever.

E                           Dsus2/F#

Sing praise, sing praise [2x]

       A

Forever, God is faithful

        F#m7

Forever God is strong

     Esus

Forever God is with us

    Dsus2

Forever.

A

From the rising to the setting sun

His love endures forever

                 D

And by the grace of God we will carry on

                           A

His love endures forever

          E                  Dsus2/F#

Sing praise, sing praise [2x]

[2x]

 A

Forever God is faithful

F#m7     

Forever God is strong

Esus

Forever God is with us

Dsus2

Forever

E                    Dsus2/F#

Sing praise, sing praise [4x]

A   

Forever, God is faithful

F#m7

Forever God is strong

    Esus

Forever God is with us

Dsus2  A

Forever

Forever You are faithful

Forever You are strong

Forever You are with us

Forever

Chord Breakdown

For the intro, play 4 measures:

L.H. / R. H.

Asus2 = AA/BEA

F#m7 = F#F#/ EA

Esus = E/EAB

Dsus2 = DD/DEA

Chords throughout the verses:

A = A/AC#, A/AC#E, A/AC#F#, A/EAC#, A/F#BD, A/EAC#, A/DF#B

D = D/ADF#, D/DF#A, D/EAC#, D/DF#B

E = E/EG#B

Dsus2/F# = F#/DEA, F#/F#AD, F#/AC#E

F#m7 = F#F#/EAC#, F#F#/EAC#

Esus = EE/EAC#, EE/EAB

Dsus2 = DD/DEA, DD/DEB

Ending Chord:

A = AA/C#EA


Other Chris Tomlin Charts for Free:

Amazing Love

Be Glorified

Holy Is The Lord

King of Glory

Mighty Is The Power of the Cross

The Wonderful Cross

We Fall Down

Whom Shall I Fear

You Do All Things Well

Your Grace Is Enough

If you read sheet music or need the guitar chords, get the Chris Tomlin Collection songbook.

-- LadyD


 "The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

Learn To Play Wonderful Maker

This is a beautiful worshipful song, to be played slowly and respectfully. It's pretty easy to play. Give it a try!

Wonderful Maker

Genesis 1

John 1:9

Job 26:7 & 14

Words and Music by Matt Redman and Chris Tomlin

Key: G
Time: 4/4 with awe

Verse 1

C                      Em7         
You spread out the skies over empty space
E7sus
Said "let there be light"
                                             C D G/B
Into a dark and formless world Your light was born

Verse 2

C                         
You spread out Your ams over empty hearts
Em7
Said "let there be light"
                                           C D
Into a dark and hopeless world Your Son was born

Pre-Chorus

Am7                    G/B             C2
You made the world and saw that it was good
Am7                G/B             C2     D/F#
You sent Your only son for You are good

Chorus
                 C2   
What a wonderful Maker
                 Em7   
What a wonderful Savior
                  C2       D/F#
How majestic Your whispers
                    G   
And how humble Your love
                        G/B C
With a strength like no other
                   Em7
And the heart of a Father
                  C2       D/F#
How majestic Your whispers
                 G
What a wonderful God

Verse 2

C2                         Em7
No eye has fully seen, how beautiful the cross
Em7
And we have only heard
                                        C
The faintest whispers of how great You are

Pre Chorus

Chorus

Outro (Repeat to fade)

 
Am7 G/B  C2

© 2002

The chords look like this:

L.H. / R.H.

C = CG/EA
E7sus = EAB/DA
C = CG/DE
D = DG/AD
G/B = BG/D

C = CG/EA
Em7 = EB/DA
C = CG/DE
D = DA/G
Am7 = A/CEG
G/B = B/DGB
C = C/DEG
Am7 = A/CEG
G/B = B/DGB
C = C/EGC
D/F# = F#/AD

C = C/DEA
Em7 = EB/DEA
C = C/DEA
D/F# = F#/ADG
G = G/DGB
G/B = B/DGA
C = C/EAG
Em7 = EB/DEAB
C = C/DEAG
D/F# = F#/AD
Am7 = A/GC
G/B = B/GD
C = C/GCD
Am7 = A/GCG
G/B = B/GD
C = C/ADE
Am7 = A/GCD
G/B = B/GD
C = C/GE
D = D/AF#

Am7 = A/GCG
G/B = B/GD
C = C/GCD

Enjoy the song! Also, you may be interested in Musician Breakthrough!

Kind regards,

 "The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

Mighty Is the Power of the Cross

I love to sing this song and play these marvelous chords with sixteenth notes in the right hand, along with single bass notes in the left hand. I play the song in Bb and below you will find a chart for the guitar as well. I wanted to let my musician friends know that HearandPlay offers a great resource, Guitar301.

Do you have a favorite Chris Tomlin song? From a few former posts, you can take a look at Unfailing Love and Be Glorified for the chords. With Easter approaching towards the end of the month, I think I'll post more songs for Easter on my blog such as The Wonderful Cross and Amazing Grace.

Mighty Is the Power of the Cross

Words and Music by Chris Tomlin, Sean Craig and Jesse Reeves

Key: Bb
Time: 4/4
© 2004 worshiptogether.com

Intermediate: Chord Chart

 

Verse 1:
 Gb
What can take a dying man 
     Ebm
And raise him up to life again?
  Cb
What can heal a wounded soul? 
Db/F
What can make us white as snow? 
 Gb
What can fill the emptiness? 
 Ebm                          Cb      Db
What can mend our brokenness? Brokenness

Chorus:
 Cb2                Db    Gb Gb/Bb
Mighty, awesome, wonderful 
Cb     Gb/Bb  Db Dbsus Db
Is the  holy  cross 
Cb2                 Db       Gb Gb/Bb
Where the Lamb laid down His life 
    Cb     Gb/Bb      Db
To lift us from the fall 
       Cb2  Ebm7  Db/F         Gb  (Cb)  
Mighty is     the power of the cross 

Verse 2:
  Gb                          
What restores our faith in God? 
 Ebm       
What reveals the Father's love? 
 Cb
What can lead the wayward home? 
Db/F
What can melt a heart of stone? 
 Gb
What can free the guilty ones 
 Ebm                      Cb       Db 
What can save and overcome?  Overcome 

Bridge:
(Cb)               Gb/Bb
It's a miracle to me       
                   Cb
(It's a miracle to me)   
                     Gb/Bb
And it's still a mystery    
                        Cb
(And it's still a mystery)
                 Gb/Bb
It's a miracle to me 
             Abm7
The power of God 
                Db/F
For those who believe

Coda:

Db/F              Gb

power of the cross.

Chords to Learn:

L.h. / R.H.

Gb = Gb/DbGbAb
Eb = Eb/EbGbBb
Cb = C/EbGbBb
Db/F = F/DbFBb
Db = Db/AbDF

Cb2= Cb/ebGbDb
Db = Db/FAbEb
Gb = Gb/DbGbBb
Cb = Cb/EbGbCb
Gb/Bb = Bb/DbGbBb
Dbsus = Db/DbFGb
Ebm7 = Eb/GbBbDb

Db/F = F/DbFBb
Gb = Gb/DbGbBb
Gb/Bb = Bb/GbBbDb
Abm7 = Ab/CbEbAb
Db/F = F/DbFAbBbC
Gb = GbDbGb/BbDbGb



Beginner: Chords and Lyrics

Key: G
Intro: G   C   2X  

Verse 1:
 G
What can take a dying man 
     Em
And raise him up to life again?
  C
What can heal a wounded soul? 
D/F#
What can make us white as snow? 
 G
What can fill the emptiness? 
 Em                          C         D
What can mend our brokenness? Brokenness

Chorus:
 C                D    G
Mighty, awesome, wonderful 
C        G/B     D
Is the  holy  cross 
C                    D         G
Where the Lamb laid down His life 
    C       G/B      D
To lift us from the fall 
        C  Em      D             G  (C)  
Mighty is     the power of the cross 

Verse 2:
  G                          
What restores our faith in God? 
 Em       
What reveals the Father's love? 
 C
What can lead the wayward home? 
D/F#
What can melt a heart of stone? 
 G
What can free the guilty ones 
 Em                      C          D 
What can save and overcome?  Overcome 

Bridge:
(C)               G/B
It's a miracle to me       
                   C
(It's a miracle to me)   
                     G/B
And it's still a mystery    
                        C
(And it's still a mystery)
                 G/B
It's a miracle to me 
             Am7
The power of God 
                D/F#
For those who believe

MP3 Mighty Is the Power of the Cross


Blessings,






"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

How To Play Midnight Clear: Chris Tomlin

I am listening to the album Adore by Chris Tomlin. I caught the awesome special on TV the other night. It was a great celebration of worship. I thought you might want to play along with this song.

Midnight Clear (Love Song)

From Adore (Christmas Songs of Worship)
Additional words by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Jonas Myrin

Intro

Bb  Eb/Bb  F/Bb Bb (2xs)

Bb

It came upon the midnight clear
         Eb2                    F(add4)

That glorious song of old

          Bb                     Gm7
From angels bending near the earth

      Eb2           F(add4)   Bb
To touch their harps of gold

           Dm7                     Gm7
Peace on the earth, goodwill to men

          C                               F(add4)
From heaven's all gracious King

         Bb                     Gm7
The world in solemn stillness lay

      Eb2       F(add4)
To hear the angels sing

Verse 2

Still through the cloven skies they come
With peaceful wings unfurled
And still their heavenly music floats
Through all the weary world
And man at war with man hears not
The love song which they bring
O hush the noise and cease the strife
And hear the angels sing

Chorus

Eb                            Bb/D

Glory to God in the highest

Eb                     Bb/D
Glory to God evermore

Eb                Bb/D            F
Good news, great joy for all

Eb                                        Bb/D
Melody breaks through the silence

Cm7                         Gm7
Christ, the Savior is born!

Eb2          Bb/F  F     Bb
Jesus, the love song of God! (2nd time to Coda)

Instrumental Interlude

Eb  Bb/D (3xs)

Gm7  F

Chorus

Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God evermore
Good news, great joy for all
Melody breaks through the silence
Christ, the Savior is born! Gm7

Eb2          F(add4)        Bb
Jesus, the love song of God!
Jesus, the love song of God!

Bb  Eb/Bb  F/Bb Bb  Bb  Eb/Bb  F/Bb  Bb 

You're the love song
You're the love song
You so loved the world
You're the love song

Verse

Bb

It came upon the midnight clear

        Eb2                     F
That glorious song of old

          Bb                     Gm7
From angels bending near the earth

      Eb              F           Bb
To touch their harps of gold.

For more Chris Tomlin posts, visit:

10-favorite-chris-tomlin-songs

Learn-to-play-wonderful-cross

How-to-play-holy-is-lord

How-to-play-be-glorified

Warmly,

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

Top 5 Good Friday Songs

When my children were young, we would always attend a church service nearby at a local church. It was very meaningful and a wonderful time of reflection and inspiration. I think background music and a great worship experience is an added blessing during Holy Week. Do you have any songs you could add to the list? Here are two songs with chord charts to add to your song library.

1. The Wonderful Cross: Chris Tomlin

2. The Old Rugged Cross

3. Come Thou Fount

4. Were You There?

5.  When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

Chords and Lyrics to Were You There when They Crucified My Lord?

Recorded by Charlie Rich. Sung by Johnny Cash and Randy Travis

Key: G
 
G7       C                G7           C
Were you there  when they crucified my Lord
                Em        Am           G7
Were you there  when they crucified my Lord
C                             F       Fm
Oh  sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         C                G7           C
Were you there  when they crucified my Lord
 
G7       C                G7                C     
Were you there  when they nailed Him to the tree
                Em        Am                G7  
Were you there  when they nailed Him to the tree
C                             F       Fm     
Oh  sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         C                G7                C  
Were you there  when they nailed Him to the tree
 
G7       C                G7              C     
Were you there  when they laid Him in the tomb
                Em        Am              G7  
Were you there  when they laid Him in the tomb
C                            F       Fm
Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         C                G7              C
Were you there  when they laid Him in the tomb
 
G7       C               G7               C
Were you there  when the stone was rolled away
                Em       Am               G7  
Were you there  when the stone was rolled away
C                            F       Fm
Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         C               G7               C  
Were you there  when the stone was rolled away
 
G7       C                G7           C
Were you there  when they crucified my Lord
G7       C                G7           C

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Were You There?
Key: D
 
D       D                 A            D
Were you there  when they crucified my Lord
         F#m              Bm           A
Were you there  when they crucified my Lord
D G D            F#m    Bm    G       D       A
Oh  sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         D                A             D
Were you there  when they crucified my Lord
 
D        D                A                 D   
Were you there  when they nailed Him to the tree
          F#m             Bm                A 
Were you there  when they nailed Him to the tree
D G D            F#m    Bm    G       D       A  
Oh  sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         D                A                D 
Were you there  when they nailed Him to the tree
 
D       D                 A               D     
Were you there  when they laid Him in the tomb
         F#m              Bm              A  
Were you there  when they laid Him in the tomb
D G D           F#m    Bm     G      D       A
Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         D                A               D
Were you there  when they laid Him in the tomb

Modulate to E
 
E        E              B                 E
Were you there  when the stone was rolled away
          G#m             C#m              B 
Were you there  when the stone was rolled away
E A E            G#m    C#m   A      E        B
Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble  
         E               B              A 
Were you there  when the stone was rolled away

Chords and Lyrics to When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

By Isaac Watts

E            A             E
When I survey the wondrous cross
             C#m   A         B
On which the Prince of glory died
           C#m A            E    B
My richest gain I count but loss
            C#m  A          E     B
And pour contempt on all my pride

Forbid it Lord, that I should boast
Save in the death of Christ my God
All the vain things that charm me most
I sacrifice them to His blood

See, from His head, His hands, His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were a present far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all



The Wondrous Cross: Isaac Watta

Key: D

Time: 4/4




D       Bm          G       D
When I survey the wondrous cross
             G          D     A
On which the Prince of Glory  died,
D          Bm       G         D
My richest gain I count but loss,
             G        A       D
And pour contempt on all my pride.

D         Bm        G        D
Forbid it Lord that I should boast,
            G        D         A
Save in the death of Christ my God.
D            Bm           G       B
All the vain things that charm me most,
        G        A      D
I sacrifice them to His blood.

D             Bm       G         D
See from His head, His hands His feet,
           G          D        D
Sorrow and love flow mingled down.
D             Bm       G      D
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
           G          A      D
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Modulate to E
E              C#m7      A      E
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
               A       E       B
That were an off'ring far too small.
E       C#m7     A     E
Love so amazing, so divine,
           A         B       E
Demands my soul, my life, my all.

 
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Blessings,





"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King