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I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then as death gives way to vict'ry
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know he lives
Writer(s):
Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
Recommended Key(s):
A, G, G#
Scripture Reference:
Hebrews 7:24
Key: G
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Verse 1: G C God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus; G D D7 He came to love, heal and forgive; G G7 C He lived and died to buy my pardon, G D G An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives! Chorus: G G7 C Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, G D Because He lives, all fear is gone; G D G C Because I know He holds the future, G And life is worth the living, D G Just because He lives! Verse 2: How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy he gives; But greater still the calm assurance: This child can face uncertain days because He Lives! Verse 3: And then one day, I'll cross the river, I'll fight life's final war with pain; And then, as death gives way to vict'ry, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!All songs owned by corresponding publishing company. If you make copies of any song on this website, be sure to report your usage to CCLI.
Verse one:
C/D G G7
God sent His Son
C Am7
They called Him Jesus
C/D G D/F# Em7
He came to love
Am7 D
Heal and forgive
G G7
He lived and died
C Am7
To buy my pardon
G/D C/D
An empty grave is there to prove
D G
My Saviour lives
Chorus:
C/D G G7/B
Because He lives
C Am7
I can face tomorrow
C/D G D/F# Em7
Because He lives
Am7 D
All fear is gone
F/G G/B
Because I know, I know
C Am7
He holds the future
G/D C/D
And life is worth the living just
D G
Because He lives
Verse two:
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy He gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
Because He lives
Verse three:
And then one day I’ll cross the river
I’ll fight life’s final war with pain
And then as death gives way to victory
I’ll see the lights of glory
And I’ll know He reigns
Artist: Bill Gaither Author: Bill & Gloria Gaither CCLI: 16880 © 1971 William J. Gaither, Inc.
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