Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Verse 1:
A augmentedA E MajorE
I was taught the scriptures, before I could read them
F# minorF#m E MajorE
I found them to be true, that's why I believe them
B minorBm E MajorE A augmentedA
With all of my heart, my soul, and my strength
G+G A augmentedA
With every song I sing
Chorus:
D MajorD A augmentedA
I choose to be a Christian, I will follow Christ
B minorBm G+G
Carry the cross that leads to light
D MajorD A augmentedA
I will be true, stand for my convictions
G+G A augmentedA D MajorD A augmentedA
Whatever others do, I choose to be a Christian
Verse 2:
A augmentedA E MajorE
As this world grows darker, my lamp will be burning
F# minorF#m E MajorE
Kindled with love for the one who is worthy
B minorBm E MajorE A augmentedA
He gave his all, so I will give mine
G+G A augmentedA
I'll lay my life on the line
Chorus:
D MajorD A augmentedA
I choose to be a Christian, I will follow Christ
B minorBm G+G
Carry the cross that leads to light
D MajorD A augmentedA
I will be true, stand for my convictions
G+G A augmentedA D MajorD
Whatever others do, I choose to be a Christian
Bridge:
G+G D MajorD
I will be bold
G+G A augmentedA G+G A augmentedA BB
Unashamed of the gospel of his name, of his name
Chorus:
E MajorE BB
I choose to be a Christian, I will follow Christ
C# minorC#m A augmentedA
Carry the cross that leads to light
E MajorE BB
I will be true, stand for my convictions
A augmentedA BB E MajorE
Whatever others do, Whatever others do, I choose to be a Christian