Crucible of God (Gethsemane)
Key of C (Changes to D mid-song)
By Matt Papa
Great Song! Note that during the verses, there is a transitional chord (G) between Am and F
I have included the chord in parentheses, but it is optional, play it if you like. I do think it
adds a lot to the song though. Also, the switch from G to Em to Am in the verses is faster than
most chord transitions. The Em is almost a transitional chord.
Intro: Am ( G ) F G Em Am
Verse 1:
Am ( G ) F
Father God where are you now?
G
A garden turns to a battle ground
Em Am
As You collapse and You gasp at the towering foe
Am ( G ) F
The terror seizes Your weakened frame
G
You shake and heave with Your tears like rain
Em F
Now pouring down, You would drown in the pain alone
G
All alone
Chorus 1:
Am F C
Gethsemane
G
Loves greatest hour
Am F C
You were on Your knees
G
Passion and fire
F Am
And You pleaded and You prayed
F G
Oh can there be another way?
Am ( G ) F G Em Am
Gethsemane
Verse 2:
Am ( G ) F
Your dearest few now fast asleep
G
For who could view this mystery?
Em Am
Behind the veil, the travail and grief of God
( G ) F
You writhed and groaned as the serpent hissed
G
The mob approached, would it end like this?
Em F
The Prince of Peace, Heaven's King with a kiss betrayed
G
But you fought and prayed
Chorus 2:
Am F C
Gethsemane
G
Loves greatest hour
Am F C
Oh the agony
G
A Lamb to the slaughter
F Am
And You sweat with drops of blood
F G
As You faced the wrath of God
F
Gethsemane
Bridge:
Am G
Oh the fight, in the night
C F G Em
With the light of the world in darkness
Am G
Oh the pain, oh the shame
C F G
As He prayed, "God have You forsaken me?"
KEY CHANGE UP A FULL STEP!!!
Bm G D A Bm G D A
Gethsemane
Chorus 3:
Bm G D
Gethsemane
A
Raging desire
Bm G D
Love beyond degree
A
Forged in the fire
G Bm
And you chose to win Your bride
G A
On that dreadful lonely night
Bm A
Gethsemane
G Bm
And You raised the bitter cup
G A
As You prayed Your will be done
Bm A
Gethsemane
G Bm
And You counted up the cost
G A
But did you know it meant the cross?
Bm
Gethsemane
