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Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong United — album cover

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Chords

Hillsong United · Zion · 2013

72 BPM 4/4 1:47 Beginner worshipcontemporary christian
Chords4
V1Verse18 bars
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep my faith will stand
V2Verse28 bars
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
CChorus8 bars
I will call upon Your Name
And keep my eyes above the waves, when oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
BBridge8 bars
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Saviour

Beyond the notes

A chart only shows the chords. Here is the easiest way to play Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) on guitar, and a place to take it once you know it.

Easiest on guitar

Open chords in G. A capo on fret 7 sounds like the original key of D.

EmDGC

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Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) chords in other keys

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Key of D Original
BmADG
Key of G
EmDGC
Key of C
AmGCF
Key of A
F#mEAD
Key of E
C#mBEA
Key of F
DmCFBb

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About Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong United (2013) — D major, 72 BPM, beginner. Built around A, G, D and Bm. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Verse, Chorus and Bridge, using 4 chords in total — a slow and emotional worship song, and D major is bright and triumphant.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)?

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) was written and recorded by Hillsong United and released in 2013. It appears on the album "Zion".

What key is Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) in?

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) is in D major.

What are the chords in Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)?

The chord chart uses 4 chords: Bm, A, D, G.

How fast is Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)?

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) is played at 72 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.

Is Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) easy to play?

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) is built around 4 main chords — 4 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner. Most beginners can learn it in one session.

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