Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Key: E MajorE
Difficulty: Novice
HOW SWEET THE NAME Key:E:
Verse 1:
C# minorC#m BB E MajorE A augmentedA
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
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In a believer’s ear!
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It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds
A augmentedA BB C# minorC#m
And drives away our fear
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It makes the wounded spirit whole
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And heals our brokenness;
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It’s manna to the hungry soul
A augmentedA BB C# minorC#m
And to the weary, rest
Chorus:
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Just one name I adore
E MajorE C# minorC#m
Just one name awakes my soul
A augmentedA BB
Just one name above them all
E MajorE
Jesus
A augmentedA BB
Just one name I adore
E MajorE C# minorC#m
Just one name awakes my soul
A augmentedA BB
Just one name above them all
E MajorE
Jesus
Verse 2:
C# minorC#m BB E MajorE A augmentedA
Jesus! my Shepherd, Saviour, Friend
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O Prophet, Priest and King
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My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End
A augmentedA BB C# minorC#m
Accept the praise I bring
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Dear Name, the Rock I build upon
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My Shield and Hiding Place
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My never failing treasury
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With boundless stores of grace!
(JUST ONE NAME)
Verse 3:
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So weak the effort of my heart
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And cold my warmest thought;
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But when I see You as You are
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I’ll sing forevermore
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Till then, I will, Your love proclaim
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With every fleeting breath
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And may the music of Your Name
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Refresh my soul in death!