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Key: C
Tuning: E A D G B E
Verse 1:
C
Grandpas been a preacher
F
for many faithful years
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Preachin’ in a country church
Dm G
His Bible stained with tears
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He told about Salvation’s
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Plan and how God became a man
Dm
Growin’ up I heard that
F G
story time and time again
Chorus:
C
But I made it mine
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The story he was tellin’ of a
Am. G
Savior sent from Heaven for mankind
C
I made it mine
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I can’t rely on Grandpa’s faith
Am G F
to take me cross the line
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By the blood it’s washed away
F G
I Thank God for the day
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I made it mine
Verse 2:
C
Grandpa’s gettin’ older –
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one thing that’s for sure
Dm
A day will come, he’ll take
F G
a journey to the other shore
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I’ll follow him when my time comes,
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since I’ve met the One he loves
Dm
His faith in God won’t buy me crossing
F G
I’ll get there because…
Song History
Published: April 15, 2026
Last Updated: April 15, 2026