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When I Crossed That River chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Many hills

and many valleys
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2

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these old tired feet have trod

And so often I had wondered
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Would they reach heaven's sun?
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Oh, but I knew the answer
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When I stepped in Jordan's stream
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And when I crossed that river
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F#
F#
2

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it was worth it all to me.
Verse 2
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F#
F#
2

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When I crossed that river,
B
B
2

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it was
Verse 3
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worth it all to me.
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All the
Verse 4
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beauties of heaven
Verse 5
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2

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before my eyes I could see.
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There stands Jesus and there's
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mom and dad
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They've been waiting for me
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When I crossed that river
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F#
2

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It was worth it all to me
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As we sing this song tonight

I can think of so many

friends and loved ones

that I've known in my short life
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that have already gone across that river

that we're talking about tonight

a lot of them that I would love

to sing here tonight

even as a little child growing up

I've asked the question many times

Lord, why did you take this one?

or why did you take
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this one over here?
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what kept him from taking
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me in their place?
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an d all I can say tonight is

He surely must have something for me to do.

I may not be here tomorrow,

so I want to do my very

best for him today.

Thank you.

Even as a songwriter,

I'm very limited tonight

as to how much I can tell you

about that great city.

I don't know exactly what

all is going to happen,

but it took me a long time

to write this second verse

and it's just kind of my idea
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how I think things might be my first

day in heaven now I've changed
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From rags to a robe of white,
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and my shoes, they're made of gold.
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of Glory Street,
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the Lord is leading me.
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All is new, there's nothing old.
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We've just stopped before my mansion,
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my name's inscribed
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above the door.
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And just today it was completed,
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now I live here forevermore.
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And when I crossed that river,
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it was worth it all to me.
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All the beauties of heaven
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before my eyes I could see
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There stands Jesus

and there's Mom and Dad
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They've been waiting for me
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When I crossed that river
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it was worth it all to me
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When I crossed that river,
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it was worth it all to me, all to me.

Thank

Thank you. Yeah. Man.

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  • C

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  • F#

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  • B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of When I Crossed That River?

The original key of When I Crossed That River by The Spencers is G major.

What are the main chords for When I Crossed That River?

The primary chords used in When I Crossed That River are G, C, D, F#, B.

Do I need a capo to play When I Crossed That River?

No capo is required for this song.

Is When I Crossed That River beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of When I Crossed That River?

The tempo of When I Crossed That River is approximately 82 beats per minute.

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