Because I Have Been Given Much Chords
Because I Have Been Given Much by Grace Noll Crowell is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Ab with a capo on the 1st fret. It uses the chords G, C, D, Em, A7, D7 and B7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1
G C D G
Because I have been given much, I too must give
Em A7 D7
Because of thy great bounty, Lord, each day I live
G D7
I shall divide my gifts from thee
B7 Em
With every brother that I see
G D7 G
Who has the need of help from me.
verse 2
G C D G
Because I have been sheltered, fed by thy good care.
Em A7 D7
I cannot see another’s lack and I not share
G D7
My glowing fire, my loaf of bread
B7 Em
My roof’s save shelter overhead
G D7 G
That he too might be comforted
verse 3
G C D G
Because love has been lavished so upon me Lord
Em A7 D7
A wealth I know that was not meant for me to hoard
G D7
I shall give love to those in need.
B7 Em
Shall show love by word and deed
G D7 G
Thus shall my thanks be thanks indeed.