Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
G+G A minorAm
Deep in my heart there is a gladness,
D MajorD G+G
Jesus has saved me from sin,
G+G A minorAm
Praise to his name, what a savior,
D MajorD G+G
Cleansing without and within.
Chorus:
G+G A minorAm
Why do I sing about Jesus?
D MajorD G+G
Why is He precious to me?
G+G A minorAm
He is my Lord and my savior,
D MajorD G+G
Dying, He set me free.
Verse 2:
G+G A minorAm
Only a glimpse of His goodness,
D MajorD G+G
That was sufficient for me,
G+G A minorAm
Only one look at the savior,
D MajorD D MajorD
Then was my spirit set free.
Chorus:
G+G A minorAm
That's why I sing about Jesus.
D MajorD D MajorD
That's why He's precious to me,
G+G A minorAm
He is my Lord and my master,
D MajorD G+G
Dying, he set me free.
Verse 3:
G+G A minorAm
He is the fairest of fair ones,
D MajorD G+G
He is the lily, the rose,
G+G A minorAm
Rivers of mercy surround Him,
D MajorD G+G
Grace, love and pity He shows.
Chorus:
G+G A minorAm
That's why I sing about Jesus,
D MajorD G+G
That's why He's precious to me,
G+G A minorAm
He is my Lord and my master,
D MajorD G+G
Dying, He set me free.