Learn To Play Gospel: God Favored Me by Hezekiah Walker

 I love to play Gospel. It is always a pleasure to hear from fellow musicians how much they enjoy playing Hezekiah Walker's songs. Robert, thanks for your note and I hope you will look at the links for additional resources to answer your video request on "Souled Out."





Also, thanks Byron for sending a note my way. I think you'll find this video tutorial an excellent teaching source for learning how to chord the song, God favored Me by Hezekiah Walker. I have posted most of the chords here, so have a listener and tell me how it goes for you. Most requests from my readers are for the church musician but I teach piano to all ages and at all levels. Thanks a bunch for writing and for all your positive feedback. It's very encouraging to hear from you.

Hezekiah Walker-God Favored Me Part 1 (intro)

1. Chords to Song (God Favored Me)


DAD/ ADGb

DAD/ ADbE

DAD/ GBD

        / EADb

        / GBD

       
        / BDEG




        / ADGb


        / ADbE



 2. Intro Chords to God Favored Me

DAD/ DEGbA  (r.h. single notes: E,E,D,Db,D)
       
        / BDEG     (r.h. single notes: Gb,E,D,B,G)


        / DEGbA


3. Chord Chart:

DAD/ DEGbA


EBE/ DEGbA

DAD/ DEGbA

AD/ BDEG


DAD/ DEGbA

DAD/ BDEG

D/DEGbA

The song modulates to E and then to F#. It's a very beautiful song and I just love the lyrics. You will find another great tutorial of the song, God Favored Me, at:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCBLO1hJTxQ&feature=related


Blessings,
-- LadyD

Related Resources:

Souled Out by Hezekiah Walker

 ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2009/05/souled-out-by-hezekiah-walker.html

Chord Progressions for Souled Out by Hezekiah Walker
ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2009/08/progressions-used-in-souled-out-by.html


Progressions for Souled Out - Hezekiah Walker
 ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html

I Need You To Survive
ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-need-you-to-survive-hezekiah-walker.html


Hezekiah Walker - I Need You To Survive Lyrics
ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html

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

Progressions Used in Souled Out by Hezekiah Walker

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Next to Total Praise, there's another frequently requested song and that is "Souled Out" by Hezekiah Walker. I posted video tutorials awhile back from some great Gospel musicians and you can find more information at:

http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2009/05/souled-out-by-hezekiah-walker.html

I wanted to take the time to share with you about another special musician of gospel music and a great teacher, Greg Hannon. You can reach him at greghannon@giftedplayer.com You will receive weekly lessons from him so you will want to sign up... especially if you love gospel music, play for your church or just want to learn how to play popular songs. Greg also sells music resources and has an affiliate program if you're interested. You can visit his website at:

http://www.giftedplayer.com

Here is a sample of what I'm talking about:

GiftedPlayer Weekly Lesson
Progressions Used In Souled Out - Part 1
Hezekiah Walker & LFC - Souled Out

Another great commonly used progression in gospel music:

Intro & Main Theme

1) 3 = F2/A

2) 4 = Bb

3) b7 = Eb

4) 6 = Bb/D

5) 1 = Bb/F

6) 1 = F

GiftedPlayer Weekly Lesson
Progressions Used In Souled Out - Part 2
Hezekiah Walker & LFC - Souled Out

Slow this progression down and use it for worship chords.

Intro

1) b7 = Ebmaj9

2) 6 = Bb2/D
3) 3 = F2/A

* Part 3

Vamp

1) F

2) Eb/F

3) Bb/F

4 F

For keyboard tips, tricks and more, visit the Gifted Player!

Here's what Candace Walker says in her article about Hezekiah Walker:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59688.asp

After Hezekiah Walker put out the double disc CD “The Essential Hezekiah Walker” I thought…well this is the last Hezekiah Walker CD I will need. It has all the hits on it including my favorite “I Need You to Survive” but I was wrong…way wrong! Long considered one of the greatest when it comes to gospel choir music, Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir have put out another project that will become a staple for choirs for decades to come. Opening with the high tempo, horn infused and bass driven title track “Souled Out!” Walker and LFC give us that signature big choir track that we have all come to know and love from the group. Next they move to “Keep Moving On” where the finger snapping groove usher this track to an easy sing along state. Produced by the incomparable Donald Lawrence, Souled Out offers the trademark Lawrence qualities of good ensemble music that features heart capturing lyrics. Another song of notice is the Ricardo Sanchez “Moving Forward” which speaks of leaving the past behind and moving forward in Christ. Lastly the strong ballad “God Favored Me” ends with the power vocals of Marvin Sapp and the crystal tenor of DJ Rogers and drives home the point that in spite of our problems we have the Favor of God upon us. Listen to Hezekiah Walker’s cd at www.myspace.com/hezekiahwalkerlfc"

My favorite review by Gerard Bonner of GospelFlava.com can be found at:

http://www.gospelflava.com/reviews/hezekiahwalkersouledout.html

"Since 1985, the gospel choir scene has had an indelible imprint on it with roots tracing back to Brooklyn, New York. During that time, a young man named Hezekiah Walker made serious moves with his Love Fellowship Crusade Choir to infuse fiery East Coast grooves into choir music... Once again, Walker and LFC deliver another gem of a project. Showing comfort in both the familiar and new areas, Walker and LFC remain leaders within this genre and cement that with this effort. Souled Out is destined to be another sell out at local stores. It's another definitive add to your musical collection."

Souled Out

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Souled Out by Hezekiah Walker

You see, I can't get this song out of my mind and heart, the #1 song, because I'm Souled Out! Recorded live at the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in Bensalem, PA, Souled Out is a classic Hezekiah Walker & LFC recording full of energy and praise.
* Hezekiah Walker- Souled Out {LIVE}


* Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir bring you to your feet with the title track from their latest release. Fun with a punch - that's "Souled Out." Purchase download

http://christianmusic.about.com/od/top10fromyourguide/tp/tp020909.htm
* Black Gospel Song "Souled Out" is the #1 Played Song on Radio This Week
One of the top gospel songs for this week according to Radio and Records is Hezekiah Walker's Souled Out.

http://www.1800gospel.com/2009/04/gospel-music-news-hezekiah-walker-yolanda-adams-gloria-gaynor

* The lead single from Hezekiah Walker's album entitled Souled Out was released November 4, 2008... listen to the CD here:

http://new.music.yahoo.com/hezekiah-walker
* (P.1) Souled Out - Hezekiah Walker by jessroy2004
SIMPLIFIED Chord Breakdown for Piano
-(Please search for more advanced tutorials if needed, and keep in mind that these are severely simplified tutorials)

* (P.2) Souled Out - Hezekiah Walker

* Souled Out Piano Tutorial Gospel Music Download
You can buy a download of this tutorial from Payloadz for $4.95 at

http://store.payloadz.com/str-asp-i.199591-n.Souled_Out__Piano__Tutorial_Music_Gospel-
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* Hezekiah Walker Souled Out Lyrics

http://www.sweetlyrics.com/659725.Hezekiah%20Walker%20-%20Souled%20Out.html
I am souled out, my mind is made up (x4)
Who can separate us from the love Jesus
Not death, nor life
Jesus paid the price, now I'm free from sin
I am souled out, my mind is made up (x2)
I've come through the fire, I've come through the rain
But God, He never left my side
He's my comfort through all hurt and pain
I am souled out (x 6)
[invert harmony up]
I am souled out (x 6)
My heart is fixed, my mind's made up
No room, no vacancies, I'm all filled up
His Spirit lives in me
- and that's the reason - I'm Souled Out!
Yes
My heart is fixed, my mind's made up
No room, no vacancies, I'm all filled up
His Spirit lives in me
- and that's the reason - I'm Souled Out!
Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
My heart is fixed, my mind's made up
No room, no vacancies, I'm all filled up
His Spirit lives in me
- and that's the reason - I'm Souled Out!
* Other Related Piano tutorials to Souled Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9-pztthnBsE
Very Impressive! (Jmartime)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIwmCjJ5_R4
Key of F (iDissectMusic)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z2hCgkmSig
Sam's Gospel Music Workshop " Souled Out"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOLjKnU9GgQ
Piano Tutorial - Souled Out - Hezekiah Walker (StarlingSounds)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mafjs8YFm0E
Have fun learning the song and playing Souled Out, full of energy and praise!
All the best,
~ LadyD

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I Need You To Survive- Hezekiah Walker

I love this song so much... I Need You To Survive- Hezekiah Walker

* I Need You To Survive- Listen For Free

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* I Need You To Survive by Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir

http://iLike.com/s/4SYn

* Hezekiah Walker I Need You To Survive Lyrics

http://www.urbanlyrics.com/lyrics/hezekiahwalker/ineedyoutosurvive.html

I need you, you need me.
We're all a part of God's body.
Stand with me, agree with me.
We're all a part of God's body.
It is his will, that every need be supplied.
You are important to me, I need you to survive.
You are important to me, I need you to survive.
[x3]
I pray for you, You pray for me.
I love you, I need you to survive.
I won't harm you with words from my mouth.
I love you, I need you to survive.
[x8]
It is his will, that every need be supplied.
You are important to me, I need you to survive.

* Chords To I Need You To Survive Hezekiah Walker

I NEED YOU TO SURVIVE!

Hezekiah Walker - Db
Arr. By Hammondman!
LH/RH- Words (SINGLE NOTES)

Intro: (F_Bb_C)__ BbF / Bbm7___(Ab_Gb)_FC / EbAbDb__(Ab_Db_Db_Eb_F_Ab)

BGb / Ebm7___BbF / Bbm7__EbBb / FF#BbDb___(Ab_C)___AbEb / Bbm7__(C_Bb)

CAb / Ab___(Ab_Gb)___DbAb / Db___(Bb_Ab)___ EbBb / Eb___(F)___AbEb / Ab

DbAb / Db I NEED YOU
FC / Db YOU NEED ME
GbDb / Gb WERE ALL A-
AbEb / Gb PART OF
AEb / Aaug - GOD'S BOD
BbF / Bbm7 DY, STAND WITH ME
FC / Gb9 AGREE WITH
EbBb / FF#BbDb ME, WE'RE ALL A-
AbEb / Gb6 PART OF GOD'S BO
BbF / Bbm7 DY, IT IS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ebb / Ab HIS
FC / BbEbAb WILL, THAT
DbAb / BM7(b5) EVERY
EbBb / FF#BbDb NEED HE
EbBb / Ebm7 WILL
EbBb / FF#BbDb SUPPLY
EbBb / FF#BbDb YOU
EbBb / Gb6 ARE
FC / Ab - IM
BbF / Bbm7 PORTANT
BbF / AbDbGb TO ME, I
EbBb / FF#BbDb NEED YOU
AEb / Aaug TO
(F_Bb_C)__ BbF / Bbm7 SURVIVE___________(REPEAT, USE LAST OF INTRO TO LEAD IN)
HE DOES THE VERSE AGAIN, SAME MUSIC UNTIL KEY CHANGE

EbBb / Eb I PRAYED FOR
GD / FBbEb YOU, YOU PRAYED FOR
AbEb / Cm ME, I LOVE YOU I
BbF / Ab NEED YOU
BF / Bdim6 TO
CG / Cm7 - SURVIVE
EbBb / Eb - I WON'T HARM
GD / FbbEb - YOU, WITH WORDS FROM MY
DbAb / Fm7 MOUTH, I LOVE YOU, I
BbF / AbM7 NEED YOU TO SURVIVE

KEY CHANGE

FC / F I PRAYED FOR
AF / F9 YOU, YOU PRAYED FOR
BbF / Dm7 ME, I LOVE YOU I
CG / Bb6 NEED YOU
DbG / Bbdim6 TO
DA / Dm7 - SURVIVE
FC / F - I WON'T HARM
AF / F9 - YOU, WITH WORDS FROM MY
EbBb / Gm7 - MOUTH, I LOVE YOU, I
CF / Bb6 NEED YOU TO SURVIVE
"NO MUSIC" THE HITS ARE THE CHORDS THEN THE CHORUS AND ALL THAT BACK TO THE INITIAL
VERSE AND END!
NEED YOU TO
FC / F SURVIVE____(A_G)___GD / (B_D_A)____GDbF / Gdim7___FC / F__(END)

http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php?yopic=7701.0

* ddw4e Spells Out The Chords

C#Ab / FAbC# I NEED YOU
FC / FAbC# YOU NEED ME
F#C# / F#BbC# WERE ALL A-
AbEb / F#BbC# PART OF
AEb / AC#F - GOD'S BOD
BbF / BbC#FAb DY, STAND WITH ME
FC / F#AbBbC# AGREE WITH
EbBb / FF#BbC# ME, WE'RE ALL A-
AbEb / BbC#EbF# PART OF GOD'S BO
BbF / BbC#FAb DY, IT IS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EbBb / AbCEb HIS
FC / BbEbAb WILL, THAT
C#Ab / BEbFBb EVERY
EbBb / FF#BbC# NEED HE
EbBb / EbF#BbC# WILL
EbBb / FF#BbC# SUPPLY
EbBb / FF#BbC# YOU
EbBb / BbC#EbF# ARE
FC / AbCEb - IM
BbF / BbC#FAb PORTANT
BbF / AbC#F# TO ME, I
EbBb / FF#BbC# NEED YOU
AEb / AC#F TO
(F_Bb_C)__ BbF / BbC#FAb SURVIVE___________(REPEAT, USE LAST OF INTRO TO LEAD IN)
HE DOES THE VERSE AGAIN, SAME MUSIC UNTIL KEY CHANGE
EbBb / EbGBb I PRAYED FOR
GD / FBbEb YOU, YOU PRAYED FOR
AbEb / CEbG ME, I LOVE YOU I
BbF / AbCEb NEED YOU
BF / BDFAb TO
CG / CEbGBb - SURVIVE
EbBb / EbGBb - I WON'T HARM
GD / FbbEb - YOU, WITH WORDS FROM MY
C#Ab / FAbCEb MOUTH, I LOVE YOU, I
BbF / AbCEbG NEED YOU TO SURVIVE
KEY CHANGE
FC / FAC I PRAYED FOR
AF / FGAC YOU, YOU PRAYED FOR
BbF / DFAC ME, I LOVE YOU I
CG / BbDFG NEED YOU
C#G / BbC#EG TO
DA / DFAC - SURVIVE
FC / FAC - I WON'T HARM
AF / FGAC - YOU, WITH WORDS FROM MY
EbBb / GBbDF - MOUTH, I LOVE YOU, I
CF / BbDFG NEED YOU TO SURVIVE
"NO MUSIC" THE HITS ARE THE CHORDS THEN THE CHORUS AND ALL THAT BACK TO THE INITIAL VERSE AND END!
NEED YOU TO
FC / F SURVIVE____(A_G)___GD / (B_D_A)____GC#F / GBbC#E___FC / F__(END)

* Listen To firetracks play I Need You To Survive on Keyboard
Great view of chords and easy to listen to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJK2YZcQQ5k

* Juanita Bynum sings a song made famous by Hezekiah Walker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBp5J2qsm

Have a great week ahead!
~ LadyD