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Firm Foundation (He Won't) by Cody Carnes — album cover

Firm Foundation (He Won't) Chords

Cody Carnes · Firm Foundation (He Won't)

75 BPM 6/8 6:19 Beginner–Intermediate worship
Chords10
InIntro3 bars
C1Chorus 16 bars
Christ is my firm foundation
The Rock on which I stand
When everything around me is shaken
I've never been more glad
C2Chorus 26 bars
That I put my faith in Jesus
'Cause He's never let me down
He's faithful through generations
So why would He fail now
TTURNAROUND3 bars
He won't He won't
C3Chorus 36 bars
I've still got joy in chaos
I've got peace That makes no sense
So I won't be going under
I'm not held By my own strength
C4Chorus 46 bars
'Cause I've built my life on Jesus
He's never let me down
He's faithful in every season
So why would He fail now
RRefrain6 bars×2
He won't He won't
He won't fail
He won't fail
C1Chorus 1Repeat · 6 bars
C2Chorus 2Repeat · 6 bars
RRefrain ×2Repeat · 6 bars
IInstrumental3 bars
BBridge6 bars×2
Rain came and wind blew
But my house was built on You
I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it through
TTag6 bars
I'm gonna make it through
'Cause I'm standing strong on You
I'm gonna make it through
'Cause my house is built on You
C1Chorus 1Repeat · 6 bars
C2Chorus 2Repeat · 6 bars
RRefrain ×2Repeat · 6 bars
OutOutro3 bars
He won't He won't
OutOutro5 bars
He won't fail
He won't fail
He won't fail

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Easiest on guitar

Open chords in G. A capo on fret 3 sounds like the original key of Bb.

GG/AG/BCsus2EmDCGsus2BmAm

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Firm Foundation (He Won't) chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of Bb Original
BbBb/CBb/DEbsus2GmFEbBbsus2DmCm
Key of G
GG/AG/BCsus2EmDCGsus2BmAm
Key of C
CC/DC/EFsus2AmGFCsus2EmDm
Key of D
DD/ED/F#Gsus2BmAGDsus2F#mEm
Key of A
AA/BA/C#Dsus2F#mEDAsus2C#mBm
Key of E
EE/F#E/G#Asus2C#mBAEsus2G#mF#m
Key of F
FF/GF/ABbsus2DmCBbFsus2AmGm

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About Firm Foundation (He Won't)

Firm Foundation (He Won't) by Cody Carnes — Bb major, 75 BPM, beginner–intermediate. Built around F, Gm, Eb and Bb. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Intro, Chorus, TURNAROUND, Refrain, Instrumental, Bridge, Tag and Outro, using 10 chords in total — a slow and emotional worship song, and Bb major is warm and noble — popular in jazz.

Chord progressions in this song: IV–V–iii–vi (Royal Road)

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Firm Foundation (He Won't)?

Firm Foundation (He Won't) was written by Chandler Moore, performed here by Cody Carnes. It appears on the album "Firm Foundation (He Won't)".

What key is Firm Foundation (He Won't) in?

Firm Foundation (He Won't) is in Bb major.

What are the chords in Firm Foundation (He Won't)?

The chord chart uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb/C, Bb/D, Ebsus2, Gm, F, Eb, Bbsus2, Dm, Cm.

How fast is Firm Foundation (He Won't)?

Firm Foundation (He Won't) is played at 75 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.

Is Firm Foundation (He Won't) easy to play?

Firm Foundation (He Won't) is built around 5 main chords — 10 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner–Intermediate. It takes some practice but is very manageable.

Can I get a printable PDF of Firm Foundation (He Won't)?

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