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For Christ Alone Chords

2819 Worship · For Christ Alone

75 BPM 4/4 11:50 Beginner–Intermediate worship
Chords7
InIntro8 bars
V1Verse 18 bars
There is One who stands between God and man
Crucified, but raised back to life again
PCPre-Chorus8 bars
He's given Himself for ransom, all our sins atoned
Now our lives forever, to Him it all belongs
CChorus8 bars
For Christ alone, we lay down our lives
For this Gospel, until the end of time
All this is for Christ alone
V2Verse 28 bars
Behold the Lamb whose scars intercede for me
Son of Man, exalted as the High King
PCPre-Chorus8 bars
He's given Himself for ransom, all our sins atoned
And now our lives forever, to Him it all belongs
CChorus16 bars
For Christ alone, we lay down our lives
For this Gospel, until the end of time
All this is for Christ alone
For Christ alone, we lay down our lives
For this Gospel, until the end of time
All this is for Christ alone
CPost-Chorus19 bars
For Christ alone
For Christ alone
For Christ alone
For Christ alone
IInterlude4 bars
Every eye will see, every knee will bow
At the Name of Jesus
B1Bridge 19 bars
The Firstborn from the dead is coming back again
Riding in upon a cloud, eyes will see and knees will bow
Those other gods are lies, idols who aren't alive
But there's One who wears the crown, eyes will see and knees will bow
x3
B2Bridge 28 bars
The Lamb has overcome, testify of His blood
When we hear that trumpet sound, eyes will see and knees will bow
Glory to God the Son, the victory's been won
We await Your coming now, eyes will see and knees will bow
CChorus8 bars
For Christ alone, we lay down our lives
For this Gospel, until the end of time
All this is for Christ alone
B1Bridge 110 bars
The Firstborn from the dead is coming back again
Riding in upon a cloud, eyes will see and knees will bow
Those other gods are lies, idols who aren't alive
But there's One who wears the crown, eyes will see and knees will bow
B2Bridge 216 bars
The Lamb has overcome, testify of His blood
When we hear that trumpet sound, eyes will see and knees will bow
Glory to God the Son, the victory's been won
We await Your coming now, eyes will see and knees will bow
We await Your coming now
Eyes will see and knees will bow
We await Your coming now
Eyes will see and knees will bow
We await Your coming now
Eyes will see and knees will bow
We await Your coming now
Eyes will see and knees will bow
RRefrain12 bars
Behold, the King is coming
Behold, the King is coming
Behold, the King is coming
CChorus7 bars
For Christ alone, we lay down our lives
For this Gospel, until the end of time
All this is for Christ alone
B1Bridge 1Repeat · 10 bars
B2Bridge 2Repeat · 8 bars
RRefrain13 bars
Behold, the King is coming
Behold, the King is coming
Behold, the King is coming
B1Bridge 118 bars
The Firstborn from the dead is coming back again
Riding in upon a cloud, eyes will see and knees will bow
Those other gods are lies, idols who aren't alive
But there's One who wears the crown, eyes will see and knees will bow
The Lamb has overcome, testify of His blood
When we hear that trumpet sound, eyes will see and knees will bow
Glory to God the Son, the victory's been won
We await Your coming now, eyes will see and knees will bow
CChorus16 bars
For Christ alone, we lay down our lives
For this Gospel, until the end of time
All this is for Christ alone
For Christ alone, we lay down our lives
For this Gospel, until the end of time
All this is for Christ alone

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Easiest on guitar

Open chords in Am. A capo on fret 3 sounds like the original key of Cm.

AmGFAmin7CEmDm

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For Christ Alone chords in other keys

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Key of Cm Original
CmBbAbCmin7EbGmFm
Key of Gm
GmFEbGmin7BbDmCm
Key of Dm
DmCBbDmin7FAmGm
Key of Am
AmGFAmin7CEmDm
Key of Em
EmDCEmin7GBmAm
Key of Fm
FmEbDbFmin7AbCmBbm

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About For Christ Alone

For Christ Alone by 2819 Worship — C minor, 75 BPM, beginner–intermediate. Built around Ab, Cm, Bb and Eb. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Post-Chorus, Interlude, Bridge and Refrain, using 7 chords in total — a slow and emotional worship song, and C minor is serious and dramatic.

Chord progressions in this song: I–V–vi–IV (Axis), vi–IV–I–V (Sensitive)

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote For Christ Alone?

For Christ Alone was written and recorded by 2819 Worship. It appears on the album "For Christ Alone".

What key is For Christ Alone in?

For Christ Alone is in C minor.

What are the chords in For Christ Alone?

The chord chart uses 7 chords: Cm, Bb, Ab, Cmin7, Eb, Gm, Fm.

How fast is For Christ Alone?

For Christ Alone is played at 75 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.

Is For Christ Alone easy to play?

For Christ Alone is built around 5 main chords — 7 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner–Intermediate. It takes some practice but is very manageable.

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