Intro
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Verse 1
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Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me
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You have been so, so good to me
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Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me
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You have been so, so kind to me
Chorus
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Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
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Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine
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I couldn't earn it, I don't deserve it, still You give Yourself away
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Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Interlude
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Verse 2
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When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me
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You have been so, so good to me
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When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me
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You have been so, so kind to me
Chorus
Interlude
Bridge
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There's no shadow You won't light up
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Mountain You won't climb up, coming after me
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There's no wall You won't kick down
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Lie You won't tear down, coming after me
Reckless Love Lyrics:
Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me
You have been so, so good to me
Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me
You have been so, so kind to me
Chorus
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn't earn it, I don't deserve it, still You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Verse 2
When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me
You have been so, so good to me
When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me
You have been so, so kind to me
Chorus
Bridge
There's no shadow You won't light up
Mountain You won't climb up, coming after me
There's no wall You won't kick down
Lie You won't tear down, coming after me
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Related Bible Verse:
Luke 15:1-6 (Parable of the Lost Sheep)
Notes for Guitar and Piano:
Original Key & Chords:
in Gb – Ebm Db Cb, Chorus/Bridge Ebm Db Cb Gb
Alternate Male Keys & Chords:
in G – Verse Em D C, Chorus/Bridge Em D C G
in F – Verse Dm C Bb, Chorus/Bridge Dm C Bb F
in E – Verse C#m B A, Chorus/Bridge C#m B A E
Alternate Female Key & Chords:
in C – Verse Am G F, Chorus/Bridge Am G F C
in B – Verse G#m F# E, Chorus/Bridge G#m F# E B
Artist Keys:
Cory Asbury / Shane & Shane (male singers): Gb
Bethel Music (female singer – Steffany Gretzinger): B
Passion (female singer – Melodie Malone): C
Popular ways to play the chords for Reckless Love on guitar:
Male Keys:
1. Play in the key of G… although this would be pretty high for a normal male voice range.
2. Tune your guitar a half step down and play using standard G chord shapes. You’ll be playing in the original key of Gb this way.
3. Put a capo on the 4th fret and play with the D chord shapes – you’ll be playing in Gb.
4. Use the E chord shapes with a capo on the 2nd fret. You’ll also be playing in the key of Gb this way.
5. Put a capo on the 1st fret and play with the E chord shapes – this is how you can play in the key of F.
6. Put a capo on the 3rd fret and play with the D chord shape – you’ll be playing in F.
7. Play in the key of E. Either straight, or with a capo on the 2nd, and playing with D chord shapes.
Female Keys:
1. Play in the key of C with standard chord shapes (key of C).
2. Put a capo on the 5th fret and play G chord shapes. This is another way to play in the key of C.
3. Use a capo on the 2nd fret, and play using A chord shapes. This would be how you can play in the key of B.
4. Place a capo on the 4th fret, and play using G chord shapes. This is another way to play in the key of B.
About This Song
“Reckless Love” by Bethel Music and Cory Asbury is a worship song centered on the love of God, redemption, goodness, and the pursuing heart of the Father. It is commonly used as a response song or reflective worship song because its steady 6/8 feel and simple chorus help the congregation rest in the depth of God’s love and grace.
- Artist: Bethel Music, Cory Asbury
- Authors: Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson
- Original Key: Gb
- Suggested Worship Key: G
- Album: Reckless Love
- CCLI Song Number: 7089641
- Meter: 6/8
- Style: Rock
- Tempo: Medium slow
- Common Themes: love of God, redemption, goodness, grace, Father
- Best For: response, reflection, altar call, communion, closing worship
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Last reviewed by: Hannah Sweeney
