Jesus Died For Me chords - Hank Williams

How to Play "Jesus Died For Me" Guitar chords

C
When everything goes wrong
       F                 C
And it seems all hope is gone
                         G7
I remember how my Savior died
   C
He died there on the cross
        F                  C
So this world would not be lost
               G7      C
Jesus died for me long ago
 
 
Jesus died for me long ago
                   G7
On a hillside far away
       C
He was tortured and slain
    F              C
God bless His Holy name
               G7      C
Jesus died for me long ago
 
 

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What pain He suffered there
    F           C
The Holy One so dear
                        G7
So that you and I could live
     C
I'll try to repay
        F                 C
For His suffering on that day           
               G7      C
Jesus died for me long ago
 
 
As He hung there all alone
    F                   C
His life's blood almost gone
                             G7
He never stopped praying for me
        C
So I'll follow all the way
    F                 C
And live with Him someday
               G7       C
Jesus died for me long ago
 
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How to play "Jesus Died For Me" by Hank Williams on guitar

Playing Style:
This song should be performed gently, steadily as it is a thoughtful
gospel hymn. Simple yet often utilized in gospel music, the chords
used are C, F, and G7.

For this tune, a quiet down-down-up, down-down-up strumming
rhythm functions well.
Reflecting the thoughtful quality of the song, keep the strumming
slow and steady.
Stress the downstrokes to produce a consistent, anchoring rhythm
that accentuates the words.

Chord Transitions:
The tune generally runs C, F, and G7 alternately. Pay very close
attention to seamless transitions, especially from C to F and back.
For novices, the F chord can be challenging; so, practice pushing
down the strings neatly to prevent muffled or buzzed notes.

Keep the strumming gentle in the verses and concentrate on timing
of your chord changes. Maintaining the flow of the tune, the change
from "He died there on the cross" (C to F) to "So this world would
not be lost" (F to C) should go naturally.

Chorus Playing Notes:
The chorus stresses "Jesus died for me long ago." Playing this portion
with a little more energy can help you to emphasize the importance of
these lines by somewhat raising the strumming frequency. Take care,
though, not to ruin the song's somber tone.

Many of the poems finish with the line "Jesus died for me long ago".
To underline the conclusion of the phrase and let the music diminish
organically before continuing, let the C chord ring out at the end of
each verse.

Regular Mistakes:
Rushing through chord changes: Spend time with every transition - 
especially between C and F - to guarantee each chord rings out clearly.
Maintaining the reflected quality of the tune, keep your strumming light.
Overstrumming might throw off the peace, contemplative quality.

Song Facts:
Reflecting Hank Williams' strong Christian conviction, "Jesus Died For Me"
is a gospel ballad. The words of the song highlight the sacrifice Jesus
made on the cross and the redemption it presents to followers.
This is a strong work that calls to live a life that respects that sacrifice
as well as a personal atonement. Hank Williams' repertory included
a lot of gospel music, which highlighted the spiritual aspect of his work.