Chords

For the sake of organization, I’ll have this page dedicated to chords. For those playing instruments, you understand the rarity of written chords available for African Gospel songs: Precisely why I’ve avoided this task for so long … But We have to start somewhere, might as well be here…

Cast All Your Burdens by Worship House  Lyrics | Chords (PDF)
Chukua (Receive) by Alice Kimanzi Lyrics | Chords
Not By Might (Medley) by Sonnie Baddu Lyrics | Chords(PDF)
Nani Gi (Only You)  by Mairo Ese Lyrics | Chords (Chordify)
Rudo RwaMwari (God’s Love) by Celebration Choir Zimbabwe Lyrics | Chords
Umoya Kulendawo (Holy Spirit Is In This Place) by Thobeka Mahlangu/ JC22  Lyrics | Chords
Way Maker by Sinach Lyrics | Chords
Wenzile (He Has Done) by Sibusiso Mthembu/ JC22 Lyrics | Chords

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  1. Oluwafemi destiny's avatar Oluwafemi destiny
    Apr 01, 2016 @ 01:08:56

    pls pls help p with imela by Nathaniel bassey chord plllsssss

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    • Louise's avatar Louise
      Jan 31, 2017 @ 02:53:27

      Hi there, I think I’ve worked out the chords but they are probably not going to format properly here, I’ll post them on my blog as well…
      http://zuluworship.blogspot.co.za

      Imela
      F# (Original Key)
      [1]
      .F#
      When I think upon your goodness;
      .C#/F
      And Your faithfulness each day
      .B
      I’m convinced it’s not because I am worthy
      .F# C#/F
      to receive the kind of love that You give.
      .F#
      But I’m grateful for your mercy,
      . C#/F
      and I’m grateful for your grace
      .B
      And because of how You’ve poured out Yourself,
      .F# C#/F
      I have come to sing this song out in praise

      [C]
      .F# C#/F
      Imela, Imela (Thank You! Thank You!)
      .B
      Okaka, Onyekeruwa (Great and Might creator of the world)
      .F# C#/F
      Imela, Imela, (Thank You! Thank You!)
      . B (Bbm- Abm) B
      Eze m Oh (My King)

      Verse 2:
      Who am I to sing Your praises?
      Who am I to worship You?
      It’s Your blood that makes the difference in me
      And made a way to enter into Your throne
      I could not come near Your presence
      I could never sing Your song
      But the sacrifice on Calvary’s tree
      is the reason I can cry out today

      [T]
      . D#m C#/F
      Onyedikagi? Ekene diri gi( Who is like You? All Glory belongs to You)
      . Bbm B
      Onyene mema (He who does good)
      Onyedikagi? Ekene diri gi (Who is like You? All Glory belongs to You)
      Onye nagworia (Mighty Healer)

      E Capo 2 for F#
      [1]
      .E
      When I think upon your goodness;
      .B/D#
      And Your faithfulness each day
      .A
      I’m convinced it’s not because I am worthy
      .E B
      to receive the kind of love that You give.
      .E
      But I’m grateful for your mercy,
      . B/D#
      and I’m grateful for your grace
      .A
      And because of how You’ve poured out Yourself,
      .E B
      I have come to sing this song out in praise

      [C]
      .E B
      Imela, Imela (Thank You! Thank You!)
      .A
      Okaka, Onyekeruwa (Great and Might creator of the world)
      . E B
      Imela, Imela, (Thank You! Thank You!)
      . A ( F#m- G#m) A
      Eze m Oh (My King)

      Verse 2:
      Who am I to sing Your praises?
      Who am I to worship You?
      It’s Your blood that makes the difference in me
      And made a way to enter into Your throne
      I could not come near Your presence
      I could never sing Your song
      But the sacrifice on Calvary’s tree
      is the reason I can cry out today

      [T]
      . C#m B
      Onyedikagi? Ekene diri gi( Who is like You? All Glory belongs to You)
      . G#m A
      Onyene mema (He who does good)
      Onyedikagi? Ekene diri gi (Who is like You? All Glory belongs to You)
      Onye nagworia (Mighty Healer)

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  2. Promesse Miesi's avatar Promesse Miesi
    Mar 05, 2016 @ 17:47:43

    Please include the piano chords(if not possible: any chords) for Yahweh by living faith connections choir, A.S.A.P

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  3. Donald's avatar Donald
    Dec 08, 2015 @ 10:43:17

    DESCRIPTION
    Yesu Mulokozi wange Leero nze wuwo wekka Omusaayi gwo gunnaazizza Yesu Mwana gw’endiga (GLORY GLORY HALLELUJAH) in Africa also sang in Runyankole Rukiga (Video next)
    MUSIC NAKIE JULIAN LYRICS HD VIDEO Joshua Ayebare Joshwebs
    Tukutendereza, Yesu
    Yesu Oli Mwana gw’endiga;
    Omusayi gwo gunnaazizza
    Nkwebaza, OMulokozi

    Edda nafuba bufubi
    Okufuna emirembe;
    Leero mmaliridde ddala
    Okweyabiza Yesu

    Nnaababuulira abantu
    Obulokozi bwonna
    Obutali bwa kitundu
    Obulamba obw’obuwa

    Nnaategeezanga ebya Yesu
    N’obuvumu ne sitya;
    Eyanzigya mu busibe
    N’okuwonya eyamponya

    Neebaza eyannunula nze;
    Eyamponya wa kisa!
    Yesu ankuuma ansanyusa era
    Bulijjo yeebazibwe\
    please am need the chrods of this song

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  4. Donald's avatar Donald
    Dec 08, 2015 @ 10:22:37

    please include the song and chord for escatos brides tukutendereza

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  5. Guenevere Ramos's avatar Guenevere Ramos
    Nov 08, 2015 @ 23:05:41

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  6. Karicessious joseh i's avatar Karicessious joseh i
    Oct 21, 2015 @ 00:38:11

    pls send me the chord,Ok God blessed you

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  7. Karicessious joseh i's avatar Karicessious joseh i
    Oct 19, 2015 @ 17:10:51

    Thank you my GOD for giving sonnie badu wisdom,talient to praise and worship you wonderfull name…….
    May the LOD continuel to blessed you & your families in JESUS name…..AMEN…….

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  8. Carmen's avatar Carmen
    Sep 21, 2015 @ 04:08:15

    I am really needing the chords for Oa Ntaela Moya.!!!! please does anyone have it

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  9. choonga1mr's avatar choonga1mr
    Sep 07, 2015 @ 12:42:31

    Please kindly help me with the chords for take your glory by Nathaniel bassey thank

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  10. sunwaves's avatar sunwaves
    Sep 07, 2015 @ 04:38:13

    can i pls have the chords of okokroko by sonnie badu

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  11. Jimmy's avatar Jimmy
    Sep 02, 2015 @ 11:59:14

    to the owner of the page. awesome stuff, thank you so much

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  12. Louise's avatar Louise
    Sep 01, 2015 @ 13:42:27

    I don’t have the chords for Ishokwadie; I can take a listen and try and work them out.

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  13. ndaula derrik's avatar ndaula derrik
    Aug 05, 2015 @ 08:50:40

    man of God thank you for being search a blessing to this generation may God bless you in case of songs and chords you send to this email my dear

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  14. Steven George's avatar Steven George
    Jul 20, 2015 @ 13:47:40

    I like African gospel music

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  15. bernice's avatar bernice
    Jul 17, 2015 @ 08:24:34

    Pls I need d chords for imela by nathaniel bassey and also you ar d reason I live by sinach

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  16. nkhetheni's avatar nkhetheni
    Jul 12, 2015 @ 11:59:41

    Can i please have chords for the song oya halalela by keke in a-flat chords

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  17. Abongile's avatar Abongile
    Jul 11, 2015 @ 07:27:45

    Would some be so kind as to give me chords for both Phindukhulume and Thando lukababa i will greatly appreciate it…

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  18. Emmanuel's avatar Emmanuel
    Jun 20, 2015 @ 03:05:35

    nice work you do here,please can you give me the chords of open the floodgates in abundance by sonnie badu thanks

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  19. david ryan mukuka's avatar david ryan mukuka
    Jun 06, 2015 @ 05:58:42

    I love this song very much and it builds me up all time I hear it.

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  20. zipho's avatar zipho
    May 07, 2015 @ 14:30:51

    please may i have the chords for el shaddia adonnai medly by spirit of praise

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    • Louise's avatar Louise
      May 11, 2015 @ 03:52:59

      I’ll post the chords here but the format isn’t so good so the chords might not be in the right place: it’s in Eb so i play in C capo 3 = Eb
      so in C:

      [C]
      .C G C
      Oh! How I love Him
      .G C
      Oh, how He cares!
      . F
      Oh, How I love Him
      . C G C
      Because He first loved me

      [1]
      .C G C
      UnguJehova wena, (You are Jehovah)
      .C G C
      Isiphephelo sam’ nguwe (My shield is you)
      .F G Am
      Ungumelusi wam’ wena, (My shepherd, is you)
      .F G C
      Ukuthula kwam’ nguwe (You are my peace)

      [2]
      .C G C
      Ungumthokozisi wena
      (You are the bringer of all joy)
      .C G C
      Ukuphila kwam’ nguwe
      (My life belongs to you)
      .F G Am
      Ungenzel’okuhle wena
      (You do great things) (Njalo, Njalo) (Always)
      .F G C
      El Shaddai Adonnai nguwe
      (You are God Almighty, our Lord)

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    • Louise's avatar Louise
      May 11, 2015 @ 03:56:06

      in Eb, but the chords won’t be in the right place, i cld email them to you…

      [C]
      .Eb Bb Eb
      Oh! How I love Him
      .Bb Eb
      Oh, how He cares!
      . Ab
      Oh, How I love Him
      . Eb Bb Eb
      Because He first loved me

      [1]
      .Eb Bb Eb
      UnguJehova wena, (You are Jehovah)
      .Eb Bb Eb
      Isiphephelo sam’ nguwe (My shield is you)
      .Ab Bb Cm
      Ungumelusi wam’ wena, (My shepherd, is you)
      .Ab Bb Eb
      Ukuthula kwam’ nguwe (You are my peace)

      [2]
      .Eb Bb Eb
      Ungumthokozisi wena
      (You are the bringer of all joy)
      .Eb Bb Eb
      Ukuphila kwam’ nguwe
      (My life belongs to you)
      .Ab Bb Cm
      Ungenzel’okuhle wena
      (You do great things) (Njalo, Njalo) (Always)
      .Ab Bb Eb
      El Shaddai Adonnai nguwe
      (You are God Almighty, our Lord)

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  21. Asamoah Chris Boateng's avatar Asamoah Chris Boateng
    Apr 02, 2015 @ 11:33:13

    Nice song

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  22. GIDEON AMEH's avatar GIDEON AMEH
    Mar 25, 2015 @ 06:54:03

    Can i please have the chords for imela by Nathaniel bassey

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  23. Alfred's avatar Alfred
    Mar 17, 2015 @ 03:39:00

    can I please have chords for Kirk Franklin Lean on me

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  24. Wilma's avatar Wilma
    Mar 12, 2015 @ 03:07:24

    Can I please have the chords to Imela

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  25. samuel's avatar samuel
    Mar 01, 2015 @ 04:18:28

    can i pliz hav the chords for am blessed by sinach

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  26. Benjie's avatar Benjie
    Feb 05, 2015 @ 05:19:29

    I want chords for “I know who I am” by sinach please ASAP

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  27. noel's avatar noel
    Jan 31, 2015 @ 13:48:50

    Hi

    Can you please help with snatch I know who I am chords

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  28. Sandra's avatar Sandra
    Jan 28, 2015 @ 06:21:27

    Hi Louise (or anyone else), I wonder if I could have the chords to itshokwadie if you have them. Hope you see this message

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    • Louise Coulson Staak's avatar Louise Coulson Staak
      Sep 01, 2015 @ 14:41:02

      Hi Sandra, so I think I worked out the chords though it’s a bit tricky as the first two progressions are very melodic, working on the melody more than the bass note; anyway, hope you can make sense of what I’ve done, and it’s pretty much the same the whole way except the last bit of the song; also I know that in this format none of the chords will be in the right place but I can email you the chart if you’d like..

      G
      Ichokwadi mwari varipo- call out
      .G C2 D/F#- G (ON THE KEYBOARD A&C AS A CHORD WORK FOR C2)
      Ichokwadi mwari var – ipo REPEAT TWICE
      . C — G D/F# G
      Ichok wadi mwari varipo
      . C — G D/F# G
      Ichok wadi mwari varipo

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      • Louise Coulson Staak's avatar Louise Coulson Staak
        Sep 01, 2015 @ 14:42:22

        oh dear, i see this post was from January, only saw it now for some reason..

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  29. David's avatar David
    Jan 11, 2015 @ 12:38:06

    Can i please have the chords for Sonnie badu not by power

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  30. Elvis's avatar Elvis
    Dec 20, 2014 @ 06:11:48

    Wow nice

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  31. Oloyebam's avatar Oloyebam
    Dec 17, 2014 @ 07:25:52

    Thanks….. Very nice site.

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  32. Oloyebam's avatar Oloyebam
    Dec 17, 2014 @ 07:12:36

    Pls, can anyone help me out with i know who i am song by sinach chords line. I wil be more than thankful

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  33. Prince's avatar Prince
    Nov 14, 2014 @ 05:49:10

    I need chords of Benjamin Dubes’ i need your love

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  34. Prince's avatar Prince
    Nov 14, 2014 @ 05:46:19

    Good site

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  35. Mervyn's avatar Mervyn
    Nov 10, 2014 @ 06:37:56

    Can somebody provide me with the chords of We Win and Hallelujah Hosanna by Patrick Duncan

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  36. Ananias's avatar Ananias
    Nov 02, 2014 @ 10:13:42

    hello thank you very much for your investiment to build christian family capacity. May the Lord bless you all

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  37. Winnerobison's avatar Winnerobison
    Oct 22, 2014 @ 15:14:28

    I love it fully

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  38. michael bull's avatar michael bull
    Oct 22, 2014 @ 01:10:57

    Hi i want to thank you for this wounderful site, please would you show me the chords for a song This is my season by sinach

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  39. Emanuel's avatar Emanuel
    Sep 30, 2014 @ 15:51:32

    Thanks for sharing the chords although they were not in place.

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  40. Oluwasola's avatar Oluwasola
    Sep 19, 2014 @ 07:37:20

    pls I need more of this in my email,i love it!!! Esp the chord things

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  41. mcblessing1's avatar mcblessing1
    Sep 01, 2014 @ 17:42:14

    I’m soo soo glad I found this site… Been here once by search, and here I am again.
    Its soo great.

    Thanks so much! Pls don’t give up… Guess I’ll join the team and submit lyrics too..

    GOD Bless Your Ministry.

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  42. Louise's avatar Louise
    Jul 07, 2014 @ 10:42:49

    I found it on the Internet; I think I just did a search for it; they have all their chord charts — free chord chart: https://www. weareworship.com/us/songs/song-library/showso.
    Hope that helps..

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  43. Louise's avatar Louise
    Jul 07, 2014 @ 10:39:40

    I found it on the Internet; I think I just did a search for it; they have all their chord charts..

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  44. john's avatar john
    Jul 05, 2014 @ 09:44:34

    Please i need the chord for imela by nathaniel bassey…thanks

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  45. Adrian's avatar Adrian
    Jul 04, 2014 @ 04:19:19

    I’d like the chord chart for We will Worship’s Malibongwe among others..if you can assist id appreciate.

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  46. GIDEON AWATE's avatar GIDEON AWATE
    Jun 24, 2014 @ 10:19:40

    Send me de chord chart too. Gidawate@yahoo.com

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  47. bebeto's avatar bebeto
    May 22, 2014 @ 13:01:04

    I would love to know the chords of ungefsniswe by ntokozo

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  48. Danny's avatar Danny
    May 21, 2014 @ 07:13:58

    Adding chords is great idea.
    God bless you all for the good work.

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  49. Louise Coulson-Staak's avatar Louise Coulson-Staak
    May 04, 2014 @ 14:05:44

    I’ve got a lot of chord charts for Zulu songs that I’ve worked out; should I send them to you?

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    • Rain's avatar Rain
      May 04, 2014 @ 14:10:07

      Absolutely!

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    • ike's avatar ike
      May 07, 2014 @ 04:13:07

      YES

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    • Sharon's avatar Sharon
      May 12, 2014 @ 23:44:13

      Hi Louise if at all possible could you email zulu chords as well. I would so appreciate that. I am part of a multiple cultural church and we desperately need to learn some new zulu songs. My email address is johnmack@saol.com. Many thanks Kind regards Sharon

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  50. sanjay's avatar sanjay
    Apr 29, 2014 @ 12:23:53

    Need chords for I know who I am, by Sinach

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    • Louise's avatar Louise
      May 17, 2014 @ 10:40:46

      Hi Sanjay; I’ve given a quick go at the chords for I know who I am; great song! The key is quite tricky and I think that the original track is in C#…tricky because the song doesn’t start on the root note; so I played it on my guitar (Capo 4) in A which worked well; I’m not sure about the minor chord but I couldn’t find anything else to fit….I’ll try send the chord chart here otherwise pls send me your email add. Thanks.

      [1]
      .F# C#
      We are a chosen generation
      .G# A#m
      Called forth to show His excellence
      .F# C#
      All I require for life; God has given me
      .G# A#m
      And I know who I am

      [B]
      . F# C#
      I know who God says I am; What He says I am
      . G# A#m
      Where He says am at; I know who I am

      [B2]
      . F# C#
      I’m WALKING in power, I wALK miracles
      . G# A#m
      I live a life of favor, Cause I know who I am

      [T]
      .F# C# G#
      Ohh oh oh, oh oh oh
      . A#m
      I know who I am

      .C# C#
      I am holy, I am righteous oh…
      .C# G#
      I am so rich, I am beautiful

      [3]
      . F#
      Take a look at me, I’m a wonder
      . C#
      It doesn’t matter what you see now
      . G# A#m
      Can you see His glory, ‘Cause I know who I am

      I know who am – Sinach (Capo 4) Transpose 4 ½ steps
      [1]
      .D A
      We are a chosen generation
      .E F#m
      Called forth to show His excellence
      .D A
      All I require for life; God has given me
      .E F#m
      And I know who I am

      [B]
      . D A
      I know who God says I am; What He says I am
      . E F#m
      Where He says am at; I know who I am

      [B2]
      . D A
      I’m WALKING in power, I wALK miracles
      . E F#m
      I live a life of favor, Cause I know who I am

      [T]
      .D A E
      Ohh oh oh, oh oh oh
      . F#m
      I know who I am [Repeat]

      .A A
      I am holy, I am righteous oh…
      .A E
      I am so rich, I am beautiful

      [3]
      . D
      Take a look at me, I’m a wonder
      . A
      It doesn’t matter what you see now
      . E F#m
      Can you see His glory, ‘Cause I know who I am

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      • Louise's avatar Louise
        May 17, 2014 @ 10:43:29

        I see the chords are not in the correct places so I can email them to you for a better version…

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      • Rain's avatar Rain
        Jun 24, 2014 @ 17:04:14

        I would very much like to be cc’d in the email: africangospellyrics@gmail.com

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      • Cecilia's avatar Cecilia
        Nov 24, 2015 @ 19:17:31

        The chords are not in the proper place can you email me the PDF copy if possible… Thanks in advance.. God bless yo

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      • Guenevere Ramos's avatar Guenevere Ramos
        Dec 25, 2015 @ 00:01:53

        I KNOW WHO I AM (Sinach)

        Intro (x2): Gb2 ||| Db ||| Ab ||| Ebm7

        Verse (x2):
        Gb2 Db
        We are a chosen gene – ration
        Ab Ebm7
        Called forth to show His excellence
        Gb2 Db
        All I require for life, God has given me
        Ab Ebm7
        And I know who I am

        Pre-chorus:
        Gb2
        I know who God says I am
        Db
        What He says I am
        Ab
        Where He says I’m at
        Ebm7
        I know who I am

        Chorus (x2):
        Gb2
        I’m walking in power
        Db
        I’m walking miracles
        Ab
        I live a life of favor
        Ebm7
        ‘Cause I know who I am

        Instrumental (x2): Gb2 ||| Db ||| Ab ||| Ebm7

        Repeat Verse (x2) + Pre-chorus (x2) & Chorus (x2)

        Chorus 2 (x3):
        Gb2 Db Ab
        Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
        Ebm7
        I know who I am

        Bridge:
        Db Ab2 Gbsus4 Db Db Ab2 Gbsus4 Db Gb2 – Ab
        I am ho – ly, I am right – eous oh oh

        Db Ab2 Gbsus4 Db Db Ab2 Gbsus4 Db Gb2 – Ab
        I am so rich, I am beau – ti – ful

        Chorus (x2)

        Tag (x4):
        Gb2
        Take a look at me, I’m a wonder
        Db
        It doesn’t matter what you see now
        Ab
        Can you see His glory?
        Ebm7
        ‘Cause I know who I am

        Chorus 2 (x2)

        Instrumental (x2): Gb2 ||| Db ||| Ab ||| Ebm7

        Chorus 2 (x3)

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      • Cecilia's avatar Cecilia
        Nov 24, 2015 @ 19:20:01

        The chords are not in the proper place can you email me the PDF copy if possible… Thanks in advance.. God bless you.

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