Because He Lives

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God sent  His Son,
                C     Am7
They called Him Jesus
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He came to love,
    G/D     Am7    D
Heal and forgive
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He lived and died
           C
To buy my pardon
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An empty grave is there to prove
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My  Saviour lives

[Chorus]
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Because He lives,
            C       G/B  Am7
I can face tomorrow
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Because He lives
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All fear is gone
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Because I know
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He holds the future
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And life is worth the living just
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Because He lives

[Verse 2]
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How sweet to hold,
           C     Am7
a newborn baby
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And feel the pride,
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and joy He gives
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But greater still
           C
the calm assurance
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This child can face uncertain days
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Because He lives

[Verse 3]
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And then one day,
                C     Am7
I'll cross the river
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I'll fight life's final
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war with pain
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And then as death
           C
gives way to victory
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I'll see the lights of glory
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and I'll know He lives!