Because He Lives Chords


Intro
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Verse 1
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 I believe in the Son,   I believe in the Risen One
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 I believe I overcome
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 By the power of His blood

Chorus
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 Amen, A---men, I'm alive, I'm     alive, because He lives
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 A-----men, A---men, let my song join the one that never ends

Tag
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 Because He lives

Verse 2
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 I was dead in the grave,  I was covered in sin and shame
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 I heard mercy call my name
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 He rolled the stone away

[Chorus]

Bridge
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 Because He lives I can face tomorrow
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 Because He lives, every fear is gone
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 I know He holds my life my future in His hands

[Chorus]

[Chorus]

[Tag]

Ending
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 Because He lives            Because He lives

Because He Lives Lyrics:

Verse 1
I believe in the Son, I believe in the Risen One
I believe I overcome
By the power of His blood

Chorus
Amen, A---men, I'm alive, I'm alive, because He lives
A-----men, A---men, let my song join the one that never ends

Tag
Because He lives

Verse 2
I was dead in the grave, I was covered in sin and shame
I heard mercy call my name
He rolled the stone away

[Chorus]

Bridge
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, every fear is gone
I know He holds my life my future in His hands

[Chorus]

[Chorus]

[Tag]

Ending
Because He lives Because He lives

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About This Song

“Because He Lives” by Shane & Shane and The Worship Initiative is a worship hymn centered on the resurrection of Jesus, assurance, hope, victory, and confidence for the future. It is commonly used as an Easter worship song or hymn of encouragement because its familiar message helps the congregation declare faith and peace because Christ is alive.

  • Artist: Shane & Shane, The Worship Initiative
  • Authors: William Gaither, Gloria Gaither
  • Original Key: A
  • Suggested Worship Key: G with capo 2
  • Album: The Worship Initiative Volume 6
  • CCLI Song Number: 16880
  • Meter: 4/4
  • Tempo: Medium fast
  • Common Themes: resurrection, assurance, hope, victory, faith
  • Best For: Easter worship, hymn worship, encouragement, response, closing worship
  • Difficulty: Easy

Last reviewed by: Nathanial Crowe