Trading My Sorrows Chords

 
Intro
A2 D2 F#m  E 

Verse
A2  D2        F#m    E  A2  D2        F#m   E
I'm trading my sorrows, I'm trading my shame
A2   D2         F#m          E          A2 D2 F#m  E
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
A2  D2        F#m    E   A2  D2         F#m  E
I'm trading my sickness. I'm trading my pain
A2  D2          F#m          E          A2 D2 F#m  E
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus
       A2       D2       F#m     E
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
A2       D2       F#m     E
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
A2       D2       F#m     E    A2 D  F#m  E
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

Bridge
A2                   D2          F#m        E
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
A2      D2          F#m    E
Struck down but not destroyed
      A2                 D2            F#m           E
I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
         A2          D2    F#m    E
That his joy's gonna be my strength
E                      Esus4       E
Though the sorrow may last for the night
    G                  D5
His joy comes with the morning

Trading My Sorrows Lyrics:

Verse
I'm trading my sorrows, I'm trading my shame
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness. I'm trading my pain
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

Bridge
I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
That his joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning

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About This Song

“Trading My Sorrows” by Darrell Evans is a worship song centered on joy, strength, encouragement, redemption, and laying down sorrow, shame, sickness, and pain before the Lord. It is commonly used as an upbeat praise song or celebration song because its fast tempo and simple refrain help the congregation respond with joy and a strong “yes” to God.

  • Artist: Darrell Evans
  • Authors: Darrell Evans
  • Original Key: A
  • Suggested Worship Key: G with capo 2
  • Album: Freedom
  • CCLI Song Number: 2574653
  • Meter: 4/4
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Tempo: Fast
  • Common Themes: joy, strength, encouragement, redemption, surrender
  • Best For: opening worship, celebration, encouragement, praise, high-energy worship
  • Difficulty: Easy

Last reviewed by: Lucas Barnett