Ancient Words Chords
Ancient Words by Michael W. Smith is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, B, A, C#m, B/D# and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse 1:
E B E
Holy words long preserved
A B
For our walk in this world
C#m B E
They resound with God's own heart
A B E
O let the ancient words impart
E B E
Words of life, words of hope
A B
Give us strength, help us cope
C#m B E
In this world where�re we roam
A B E
Ancient words will guide us home
Chorus:
E B/D#
Ancient words ever true
A E A
Changing me and changing you
B C#m B E
We have come with open hearts
A B E
O let the ancient words impart
Verse 2:
Holy words of our faith
Handed down to this age
Came to us through sacrifice
O heed the faithful words of Christ
Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world
They resound with God's own heart
O let the ancient words impart
(Chorus)
(Michael W. Smith actually sings this in the key of G, but for group
participation purposes we have dropped it to E.)