John Michael Talbot

Few Be The Lovers Chords

by John Michael Talbot
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Key: C Verse 1: C C F G An empty canvas waits before the painter F G Csus2 It waits to be the painting it must be C F G Unto this end, it's rightfully been created F G Csus2 To reflect rightfully what the painter sees C F G I must wonder what His eyes are now beholding F G Csus2 As they surely turn their gaze to behold me C F G As my lips so often speak the name of Jesus G F G C Will the canvas hold his image within me
D G A For many wilfully join at the Lord's table G A D Dsus4 When beckoned there to feast or to dine D G A But who among us will still be found faithful A G A D When we are beckoned to drink the chalice of His wine Chorus: G A G A Few be the lovers In this painting G A D Dsus4 Few will be the lovers Of the cross G A G A G A D Dsus4 D F G Verse 2: C F G Yet many here still seek to be exalted F G C And many here still seek to be found first C F G Gsus2 And many here still seek a consolation G F G C Gsus4 Demanding blessings when deserving the curse C F G Who will remain and ask to cry in tribulation G F G Csus2 Who will remain and ask to hunger in the fast C F G Who will remain and ask to die to save another G F G C Who will be first and ask to be rewarded last D G A Asus4 A So isn't this the passion of His glory G A D Dsus4 Isn't this the paradox of shame D G A Isn't this the beauty of His painting Gsus2 A Dsus4 D And isn't this the power of His name Chorus 2: G A G A Few will be the lovers Within this painting G A G D Dsus4 Few will be the lovers Of His cross G A G A Few will be the lovers Within this painting G A G D Dsus4 Few will be the lovers Of His cross G A G A G A D

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Published: February 20, 2026
Last Updated: February 20, 2026