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WeWorship: Glorious Ruins

Glorious Ruins: Hillsong Live l LadyDpiano

Glorious Ruins is an album by Hillside Live. The music and lyrics are by Joel Houston and Matt Crocker. It was released in 2013. It has 8 wonderful worship songs on the album.

Always Will
You Never Fail
Christ Is Enough
Where the Spirit of the Lord Is
Glorious Ruins
Closer
God Who Saves
To Be Like You
Man of Sorrows

One of my piano students figured out the chord progression, listening to the song by ear. Below you'll find charts to the song in several different keys. Hope you enjoy learning this song. If you're not familiar with it, here it is on YouTube. Oh, and I wanted to share with you that my cousin is one of the many talented young musicians on the Hillsong worship team. I am so proud of Alex.

Glorious Ruins

Verse 1

D A Bm G
When the mountains fall and the tempest roars You are with me
D A Bm G
When creation folds, still my soul will soar on Your mercy

Pre-chorus

Bm G
I'll walk through fire with my head lifted high
D A
and my spirit revived, in Your story
Bm G
And I'll look to the cross as my failure is lost
D A
in the light of Your glorious grace

Chorus

D
So let the ruins come to life
G
In the beauty of Your Name
D
Rising up from the ashes
A
God, forever You reign
Bm G
And my soul will find refuge in the shadow of Your wings
D A
I will love You forever, and forever I'll sing

Verse 2

D A Bm G
When the world caves in, still my hope will cling to Your promise
D A Bm G
When my courage ends, let my heart find strength in Your presence

Repeat Chorus 2X

Vamp on Chorus Progression

Repeat Chorus 2X

D - G - D - A - Bm - G - D - A

Glorious Ruins

Verse 1
G D Em C
When the mountains fall and the tempest roars You are with me
G D Em
When creation folds, still my soul will soar on Your mercy

Pre-chorus

C G
I'll walk through fire with my head lifted high
Em D
and my spirit revived, in Your story
C Em
And I'll look to the cross as my failure is lost
G D
in the light of Your glorious grace

Chorus
G
So let the ruins come to life
C
In the beauty of Your Name
G
Rising up from the ashes
D
God, forever You reign
Em C
And my soul will find refuge in the shadow of Your wings
G D
I will love You forever, and forever I'll sing

Verse 2

When the world caves in, still my hope will cling to Your promise

When my courage ends, let my heart find strength in Your presence

Repeat Chorus 2X

Vamp on Chorus Progression

Repeat Chorus 2X

G - C - G - D - Em - C - G - D

Glorious Ruins

Verse 1

E B C#m A

When the mountains fall and the tempest roars You are with me

E B C#m

When creation folds, still my soul will soar on Your mercy

Pre-chorus

A E

I'll walk through fire with my head lifted high

C#m B

and my spirit revived, in Your story

A C#m

And I'll look to the cross as my failure is lost

E B

in the light of Your glorious grace

Chorus

So let the ruins come to life

In the beauty of Your Name

Rising up from the ashes

God, forever You reign

C#m A

And my soul will find refuge in the shadow of Your wings

E B

I will love You forever, and forever I'll sing

Verse 2

E B

When the world caves in, still my hope will cling to Your promise

E B C#m

When my courage ends, let my heart find strength in Your presence

Repeat Chorus 2X

Vamp on Chorus Progression

Repeat Chorus 2X

E - A - E - B - C#m - A - E - B

Glorious Ruins

I think this is probably my favorite key to play in regarding this song. What about you?

Verse 1

F# C# D#m B

When the mountains fall and the tempest roars You are with me

F# C# D#m B

When creation folds, still my soul will soar on Your mercy

Pre-chorus

B F#

I'll walk through fire with my head lifted high

D#m C#

and my spirit revived, in Your story

B D#m

And I'll look to the cross as my failure is lost

F# C#

in the light of Your glorious grace

Chorus

So let the ruins come to life

In the beauty of Your Name

Rising up from the ashes

God, forever You reign

D#m B

And my soul will find refuge in the shadow of Your wings

F# C#

I will love You forever, and forever I'll sing

Verse 2

F# C# D#m B

When the world caves in, still my hope will cling to Your promise

F# C# D#m B

When my courage ends, let my heart find strength in Your presence

Repeat Chorus 2X

Vamp on Chorus Progression

Repeat Chorus 2X

For more information on the album, visit wikipedia.org
You may be interested in playing another song in the Key of F#, We Crown You.

300 Page Course Book

4 Steps to Learning How to Play Any Song on the Piano

1. Determining the melody - Melodies determine what chords will be played. If you can use your ear to figure out what notes are being played in the melody, you are 1/4 on your way to learning a song! More resources on learning how to determine melodies

2.Harmonizing the melody - Once you have figured out the melody (using some of my techniques on the resource page), it is time to harmonize it. This is simply choosing various chords to accompany the melody. There are several techniques and tricks to doing this. More resources on learning how to harmonize melodies

3. Altering Chords - This is the best part! Now that you have strategically figured out the melody to a song and have harmonized it, altering your chords to produce certain sounds is the next step. If you were playing gospel music, you would alter your chords differently than if you were playing classical or country music. More resources on altering chords

4. Listening - After you have determined the melody, harmonized the melody, and altered some of your chords, there are various techniques you can use to make sure that your song sounds right. More resources on listening techniques

I personally recommend "The Secrets to Playing Piano By Ear" 300-pg Course and through my relationship with Jermaine (the author of this course), I've been able to get him to throw in a few bonus items (3 additional piano software programs). He has taught literally thousands of musicians how to play the piano by ear. If you understood just half of what he discussed above, you'll definitely benefit from his 300-pg course. Click here to learn the secrets to playing absolutely any song on the piano in virtually minutes! I highly recommend it.

Just in case you missed it, you can catch up on other WeWorship posts:

Praise You In The Storm

That's What We Came Here For: LadyDpiano

That's What We Came Here For

Mighty To Save

"God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
John 4:24

Blessings,

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

WeWorship: That's What We Came Here For

That's What We Came Here For: Hillisong l LadyDpiano

Long time ago, I purchased a songbook of new songs for worshiping churches. Included in the book are piano/vocal, guitar chords and overhead masters. Take a look and see if it's for you.
Shout to THE LORD 2000 Songbook for Piano-Vocal-Guitar-Overhead Master : Hosanna! Music(Praise Worship - New Songs for Worshiping Churches)

Hillsong Shout to The LORD 2000 Songs:

Can't Stop Talking
Friends In High Places
God Is In The House
All Things Are Possible
Jesus Is Alive
Breathe On Me
My Heart Will Trust
The Potter's Hand
Love You So Much
That's What We Came Here For
My Redeemer Lives
God Is Good
Shout To The Lord
Glory To The King
Eagle's Wings
Hear Our Praises

Chords and Lyrics: That's What We Came Here For

Songwriters: Russell Fragar and Darlene Zschech

Key: A Major

Time: 4/4 Begin quietly, Build gradually

Intro

A/G // D/F# // Dm/F# (repeat)

A/G D/F# Dm/F

You deserve the highest praise

Verse

A E/G#

We come into Your presence with singing

F#m
Come into Your presence with praise

A/C# Bm7 D
Enter Your gates with thankful hearts

Esus
We are going to celebrate

A E/G#

All of heavens waiting

F#m
Power is on its way

A/C# Bm7
So we shout hallelujah

D D/E E
Lifting to You a mighty roar of praise

Chorus

A Bm7 A/C# D

You deserve the highest praise

A/E Faug F#m
We can give and more

B7/D# Bm7
Lord, we give You our praise

C#m/E D/E A/G D/F# Dm/F
Thats what we came here for

A Bm7 A/C# D

You deserve the highest praise

A/E Faug F#m
We can give and more

B7/D# Bm7
Lord, we give You our praise

C#m/E D/E A/G D/F# Dm/F
Thats what we came here for

Verse

We come into Your presence with singing
Come into Your presence with praise
Enter Your gates with thankful hearts
We are going to celebrate

All of heavens waiting
Power is on its way
So we shout hallelujah
Lifting to You a mighty roar of praise

Chorus

You deserve the highest praise
We can give and more
Lord, we give You our praise
Thats what we came here for

You deserve the highest praise
We can give and more
Lord, we give You our praise

C#m/E D/E A/G D/F# Dm/F
Thats what we came here for

Bridge

D A/C#

Everything within me reaches out to You

E F#m C#/E# F#m Em7
And Your power, majesty, grace and mercy too

D A/C#

Therell be singing and dancing

D E F#m
Hearts and voices raised

Bm7
You've set Your people free

D E
Now the house is filled with praise

Bridge

Everything within me reaches out to You
And Your power, majesty and grace and mercy too

Therell be singing and dancing
Hearts and voices raised
You've set Your people free
Now the house is filled with praise

You deserve the highest praise
We can give and more
Lord, we give You our praise

Coda

C#m/E D/E A/G D/F# Dm/F
Thats what we came here for

A Bm7 A/C# D

You deserve the highest praise

A/E Faug F#m
We can give and more

Bm7
Lord, we give You our praise

C#m/E D/E A/G

Thats what we came here for

D/F# // Dm/F // A/G D/F# // Dm/F //

A/G D/F# // Dm/F //

A Bm7 A/C# D

You deserve the highest praise

A/E Faug F#m
We can give and more

B7/D# Bm7
Lord, we give You our praise

C#m/E D/E A/G
Thats what we came here for

A/G D/F# Dm/F

You deserve the highest praise

A/G D/F# Dm/F
You deserve the highest praise
You deserve the highest praise
You deserve the highest praise

You deserve the highest praise
You deserve the highest praise
You deserve the highest praise

Yes, You do Lord
You deserve it

© 1997 Russell Fragar and Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia

Have fun with the song and be sure and watch the video. Click link below:

That's What We Came Here For on YouTube.

Chord Breakdown

L.H. / R.H.

A/G = G/C#EA

D/F# = F#DA

Dm/F = F/DA

Verse

A = A/AC#E

E/G# = G#/BE

F#m = F#/AC#F#

A/C# = C#/AE

Bm7 = B/ADF#

D = D/ADE

Esus = E/ABE

E = E/EG#B

Chorus

A = A/C#EA

Bm7 = B/DF#A

A/C# = C#/C#EA

D = D/DF#A

A/E = E/EAC#

Fdim = F/DGB

F#m = F/C#F#A

B7/D# = D#/BF#A

Bm7 = B/DF#A

C#m/E = E/EG#C#

D/E = E/DF#A

A/G = G/C#EA

D/F# = F#/DA

Dm/F = F/DA

Bridge

D = D/DF#A

A/C# = C#/EA

D = DF#A

E = E/BG#

F#m = F#/C#A

C#E# = E#/C#G#

F#m = F#/C#A

Em7 = E/DGB

D = DF#A

A/C# = C#/EA

D = DF#A

E = E/BG#

F#m = F#/C#A

Bm7 = B/DF#A

D = D/DF#A

E = E/EG#B

Coda

C#m/E = E/EG#C#

D/E = E/DF#A

A/G = G/C#EA

D/F# = F#/DA

Dm/F = F/DA

A = A/C#EA

Bm7 = B/DF#A

A/C# = C#/C#EA

D = D/DF#A

A/E = E/EAC#

Fdim = F/DGB

F#m = F/C#F#A

B7/D# = D#/BF#A

Bm7 = B/DF#A

C#m/E = E/EG#C#

D/E = E/DF#A

A/G = G/C#EA

D/F# = F#/DA

Dm/F = F/DA

A/G = G/C#EA

D/F# = F#/DA

Dm/F = F/DA

A/G = G/C#EA

D/F# = F#/DA

2xs

Dm/F = F/DA

A/G = G/C#EA

D/F# = F#/DA

Dm/F = F/DA

AA/A

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All the best,

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

How to Play: Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Awhile back I wrote a post regarding Rick Founds song... Lord, I Lift Your Name on High. He wrote the song in 1989 and you can read about the story behind the song, here! Plus, I've shared the song playing in several different keys.

I wanted to talk about this famous song for all beginners and perhaps youth group worship teams who want to play the song, too. Here it is again but with a simple chord progression.

Lord, I Lift your Name on High

       C                 D  C
Lord I lift Your name on High
G       C                 D   C 
Lord I love to sing Your praises
       C                D   C 
I'm so glad You're in my life
G       C                D   C 
I'm so glad You came to save us
G              C        D    
You came from heaven to earth
     C       G
To show the way
          C            D
From the earth to the cross
    C       G 
My debt to pay
          C            D
From the cross to the grave
          Em           Am7
From the grave to the sky
        Dsus      D      G
Lord I lift your name on high

Melody to the song:

Here are the single notes to play in the right hand.

While playing a C chord, then D chord and back to C with your left hand, play...

B D G F E D, D

Lord I Lift Your Name On High

With G in the bass and then C, D and C... right hand plays

B D G F E D E-D-D

Lord, I love to sing your praises

Left hand plays C, D, C chords...

B D G F E D D

I'm so glad you're in my life.

L.H. chords: G, C, Dsus, D...

B D G F E D Dsus D

I'm so glad You came to save us.

Chording in the left, G then C, D and C

B B B C B G A D C B B

You came from heaven to earth to show the way,

C chord, D chord, and C chord:

B B C -B A G A D C B B

From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay.

C chord, D, Em chord in l.h.

B B C-B A G A A A B-A G F G

From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky.

L.H. Chords: Am7, Dsus, D, G

E G A G F G G

Lord, I lift Your name on high.

It's such a pretty worship song for everyone to come together and sing to the Lord. I hope the melody line helps fill in the song with your left hand chording. Chords 101 & 102 are a great addition for the musician's library. In today's song we experienced a simple chord progression for beginners. The resource from Hear and Play teaches musicians so many chords that you need to perform and execute on your learning curve.

All the best,

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

2015 Recap

Here I am with 3 of my grandsons. Christmas was such a blessing for me to be surrounded with 5 grandchildren. We were singing the 12 Days of Christmas, sharing our gifts and talents. I hope your holidays have been filled with many warm memories to cherish for a lifetime.

As 2015 draws to a close, I'm highlighting 12 popular posts from my blog. I hope you enjoy revisiting them... or perhaps you may be reading them for the first time. Although this has been an exciting year for me to have held a piano recital at the skilled nursing facility in our town with so many talented piano students, I'm excited for the new year bringing a new website (this one, only better!) that I'll be working on, including a new teaching approach for preschoolers. I can't wait. Thank you dear readers!

1. O Come All Ye Faithful Chord Chart
2. Beginner Music Steps: The Wheels On The Bus
3. Piano Chords: Let It Be
4. How To Play Amazing Grace Jazz Style
5. Vanessa Carlton: A Thousand Miles
6. How To Play Christmas Time Is Here
7. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
8. Away in the Manger
9. Learn How To Play Let It Rain
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem
11. How To Play Midnight Clear Chris Tomlin.
12. As We Worship You Don Moen

As always, if you're interested in some jazz arrangement, be sure and visit PianoDiana.

If you're working on modulations in your song arrangements, you may want to try Instant Transposer Software.

Wishing you a Blessed New Year!

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

Who Can Compare to You: Chords

Chords and Lyrics: Who Can Compare to You

By Matt Stinton (Bethel Music) 2014

INTRO

F# E F# B E

VERSE 1

Where would I be
E
If it wasn’t for Your kindness toward me
G#m
You’ve been closer than a friend could ever be
B D#m C#m
There is nothing on the Earth that could take Your place

VERSE 2

I am undone
E
For You see all there was and all that will be
G#m
Yet you’ve set your vast affection upon me
B C#m B
By Your voice the world was made and still You called my name

CHORUS

E F#

Who can compare to You
B G#m
Who moves my heart the way You do
E C#m
Who can compare to You
G#m B
Who moves my heart the way You do

BRIDGE

B C#M B/D# E (play a few times)

B E

Kingdoms come and kingdoms fade

G#m E

But always You remain

B E

Ages pass and seasons change

G#m E

But always You remain (the same)

I love the song with these great lyrics and it's fun to play along with the band, especially if you like using a vintage setting on your keyboard or piano/strings setting.

Since we know there's no one like our God, I think it is wise also not to compare ourselves with others. His character in me and His opinion of me is what really matters. Understand how precious you are in Jesus' eyes. You don't need to compare yourself to others anymore... especially with musicians. Just stay in your niche and do your best with the God-given talent He gave you and practice!

photo credit: Corkster

If you're interested in studying more with your guitar playing, visit Gospel Guitar 101 Here's a video to watch and see if the resource is for you.

Thanks again for all your emails. I do read them and enjoy hearing about your piano progress. Hope you have had an awesome summer. I'm getting ready to teach a new school year of kids and adults.

Stay tuned!

Blessings,

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

Cornerstone Chords: Hillsong

I love the song, Cornerstone from Hillsong. Watch the YouTube Video and be blessed.

It's from the album, Cornerstone and it's such a great song to listen to when you're going

through some difficult times.

C9

Basically, a Major Seventh with Ninth = C E G B D

Right, you're just adding the ninth to the seventh chord.

So what is a C dominant 9 Chord?

C E G Bb D

Basically, it's a C dominant 7 chord with an added 9 tone. Play Bb and E with the left hand and Bb, D and G on the right.

Chords and Lyrics

Intro:  G   Em  C9  D


Verse 1
G
My hope is built on nothing less
C9                    D
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
Em                    D
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
C9          D         G
But wholly trust is Jesus' name


Chorus
        C9    Em    D
Christ alone, Cornerstone
G/B       C9            Em       D
Weak made strong in the Savior's love
G           C9
Through the storm
Em    D 
He is Lord
        G
Lord of all


Verse 2
G 
When darkness seems to hide His face
C9                       D
I rest on His unchanging grace
Em                 D
In every high and stormy gale
C9              D        G
My anchor holds within the veil
C9              D        G 
My anchor holds within the veil


Bridge 
Em    C9
He is Lord
D       G
Lord of all


Verse 3
G
When He shall come with trumpet sound
C9               D
Oh may I then in Him be found
Em                      D
Dressed in His righteousness alone
C9         D            G
Faultless, stand before the throne

If you're a Hillsong fan, be sure and grab these chord charts:

Hosanna

This Is Living

God Is GreatAll My Days

It helps to have a good understanding of chord formations. I have a music dictionary and I also recommend the audio series, Chords 101 & 102

photo credit: Hillsong United Concert via photopin (license)

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

How To Play A Love Song: Chuck Girard

I remember fondly when Chuck Girard, Tommy Coomes, Jay Truax and Fred Field first stepped out onto the Calvary Chapel stage back in 1970. I blogged about Chuck Girard's song, Freedom.

One of my favorite songs by Chuck Girard and Jesse Johnston is A Love Song. Copyright 1972 by Dunamis Music. It's played in the Key of G with a moderate waltz tempo.

Here are the piano chords to A Love Song.

Gmaj7   Dm/G      C        Cm
Lend an ear to a love song
        G
Ooh, a love song
        Bm               Cmaj7 Am7 Dsus4 D7 Gmaj7
Let it take you, let it start
              Dm/G      C         Cm
What can you hear in a love song?
            G
If you can feel it
              Bm              Cmaj7 D7 G
Then you're feeling from the heart
F#m                                             Emaj7
All the emotions true feelings of life is what music of love is about
Em7                         A7                         D   Gmaj7
If you are listening with peace in your heart and no doubt
           Dm/G     C        Cm
So listen now to a love song
           G
If you can hear it
         Bm        Cmaj7 D7 G
We will never be apart

If you're not familiar with some of the chords, here's what they look like.

Gmaj7 = G/DF#C
Dm (G bass) = G/FAD
C = C/EGC
Cm = C/GCEb
G = G/DGB
Bm = B/F#BD
Cmaj7 = C/EGB
Am7 = A/CEA
Dsus = DG/CEA
D7 = D/DF#A
F#m F#/AC#F#
Emaj7 = E/G#BF#
Em7 = E/GBDE
A7 = A/C#EA
D = D/DF#A

Here's the beautiful song on YouTube. Hope you enjoy playing along.

Chuck Girard
Take It Easy
The Stand

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

Learn To Play 10, 000 Reasons

Over the summer I attended Jesus Culture in Long Beach, California. The huge hall quickly filled up with young people and the worship band began to play this beautiful song by Matt Redman.

We stayed at a beautiful place called the Westin Hotel. The facilities were grand and we walked a short distance to the conference. I hope you get the chance to hear this particular song in corporate worship. Perhaps you've played it on the worship team. If you're not familiar with the melody, here it is on YouTube.

Chord Chart to 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
http://www.praisechords.net

10,000 Reasons, a praise and worship song, was written by
Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin © 2011 Thankyou Music

Chorus:
C          G
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
D/F# Em
O my soul,
C             G    Dsus4 D
Worship His holy name.
C        Em
Sing like never before,
C D  Em
0 my soul.
C              D        C/G G C/G G 
I'll worship Your holy name.


C         G           D       Em
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning;
C            G            D     Em
It's time to sing Your song again.
C            G              D           Em
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
C2         G                Dsus4 D  G   Gsus4 G >> Chorus
Let me be singing when the even- ing comes.


C       G                D        Em
You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger.
C       G               D         Em
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind.
C        G                D       Em
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
C2           G              Dsus4 D  G    Gsus4 G to chorus

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

 C       G           D            Em
And on that day when my strength is failing,
C         G            D         Em
The end draws near, and my time has come;
C        G                   D        Em
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending:
C2           G                 Dsus4  D  G  Gsus4 G to Chorus
Ten thousand years and then fore - - vermore!

Coda:
Em   C            D      Em
I'll worship Your holy name.
C            D       G
Yes, I'll worship Your holy name.

It's a real easy song to play. For a C chord, I use this

inversion (G-C-E) and for a G chord, play (D-G-B)

Free Pdf Download: 10, 000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
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All the best,