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I'm Thankful Chords by Petra

I'm Thankful chords by Petra

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Im Thankful by Petra: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"I'm Thankful" by Petra is a Christian rock song from their 1986 album "Back to the Street." The song features Bob Hartman on guitar, who delivers catchy riffs and melodic solos throughout the track. The bassline, played by Mark Kelly, provides a solid foundation with a driving groove. The song's uplifting lyrics and energetic instrumentation make it a standout track in Petra's discography.
  • Difficulty: Advanced 🤯
Key: A

Intro:
N.C.
Jesus, I'm thankful for Your love
N.C.
And it's been You I've been thinking of
N.C.
I've got a home in heaven above

[Turnaround]
A Bm C#m D/A    Dm/A    Bdim/A    A
D/A    Dm/A    Bdim/A    A

Verse 1:
N.C.            D         E      C#
You gave me my life when I was los - ing
 F#m   B               E
I was choosing my own way
A   Bm   C#m  D         E      C#
And with a   mir - a - cle you changed me
 F#m       B                  E
Re - ar - rang - ing me each day
A   Bm  C#m  D        E        C#
Now I'm so  thankful for Your presence
F#m     B            E
Taking residence within
A      Bm    C#m  D       E       C#
You've giv - en  me that sweet assurance
 F#m   B             E
Of endurance to the end
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Chorus:
D             E                 A
  Jesus, I'm thankful for Your love
E/G#          F#m           F#m/E    Bm
And it's been You I've been thinking of
           E                A  A2/B  Am/C  A/C#
I've got a home in heaven above_______
D             E                 A
  Father, I'm thankful I'm Your son
E/G#       F#m              F#m/E Bm
And I be - LIEVE You're the only  one
                 E                   D A/C# Bm E A
That could've forgiven all that I've done________

Bridge:
Bm                                  F#m
  Sometimes we forget the victory's won
Bm                                F#m
  Taking for granted what You've done
Bm              Dm                 A    E
  Forgetting to thank You for Your Son___

[Turnaround]
A Bm C#m D/A    Dm/A    Bdim/A    A

Verse 3:
N.C.       D     E           C#
Now every day I know You're with me
F#m      B              E
To as - sist me in the fight
    A   Bm   C#m  D          E      C#
And I   know my   life will not be hollow
F#m     B              E
When I follow in Your light

Chorus:
D             E                 A
  Jesus, I'm thankful for Your love
E/G#          F#m           F#m/E    Bm
And it's been YOU I've been thinking of
           E                A  A2/B  Am/C  A/C#
I've got a home in heaven above_______
D             E                 A
  Father, I'm thankful I'm Your son
E/G#       F#m              F#m/E Bm
And I BE - LIEVE You're the only  one
                 E                   D     E
That could've forgiven all that I've done___

Outro:
D A/C# Bm E A

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